How far is Dayton, OH from Crooksville, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Crooksville, OH is about 129.9 miles (209 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
129.88 mi
02h 41m
Flight
111.51 mi
179.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.51 mi
Kilometers
179.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.88 mi
Kilometers
209.02 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crooksville
Sun, May 31, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, May 31, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-05-31T07:45
Arrive Crooksville
Sun, May 31, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Valley View
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
64.8 mi
01h 20m
To Crooksville
65.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Continue on East Freeway

    31.6 mi · 36 min · East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Newark, Thornville

    1716 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jacksontown Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Jacksontown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Somerset-Thornville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Somerset-Thornville Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Columbus Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Columbus Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1322 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70 East
55 mi · 42%
East Freeway
31.6 mi · 24%
Jacksontown Road
11.4 mi · 9%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 8%
South Columbus Street
4.96 mi · 4%
West Freeway
3.23 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley View
01h 20m from Dayton
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Clear near Crooksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Dayton and 65.1 miles from Crooksville.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Clear near Crooksville.

Stop Ideas Near Valley View

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley View, 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 Valley View.

BUS

Columbus, OH

7 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Crooksville. Straight-line distance: 111.51 mi (179.45 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Crooksville

Village in the United States

Population2,476
Coordinates39.7689600, -82.0920900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Crooksville (-82.09209, 39.76896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.35 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9.16 gal · 34.7 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.43 $38.86
Premium $4.79 $21.94 $43.88
Diesel $4.30 $19.71 $39.42

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Crooksville. The current time is 07:45:34.

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.