How far is Dayton, OH from Coshocton, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Coshocton, OH is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.58 mi
02h 51m
Flight
128.39 mi
206.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.39 mi
Kilometers
206.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.58 mi
Kilometers
234.29 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coshocton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Coshocton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bexley
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
72.6 mi
01h 25m
To Coshocton
72.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Coshocton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Coshocton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1654 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

    10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    73 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1099 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    2393 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    999 ft · 29 sec · North 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    2109 ft · 46 sec · Walnut Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Coshocton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Albany Bypass
57.7 mi · 40%
US 70 East
55 mi · 38%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 7%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 7%
Morse Road
3.41 mi · 2%
Johnstown Road
2.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
128.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bexley
01h 25m from Dayton
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Coshocton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Coshocton?

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bexley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Dayton and 72.9 miles from Coshocton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Coshocton.

Stop Ideas Near Bexley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bexley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bexley.

BUS

Columbus, OH

5 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Coshocton. Straight-line distance: 128.39 mi (206.62 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Coshocton

#2 Coshocton

City in Ohio, USA

Population10,956
Coordinates40.2720200, -81.8595800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Coshocton (-81.85958, 40.27202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.80 $43.61
Premium $4.79 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $4.30 $22.12 $44.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Coshocton. The current time is 06:18:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.