How far is Dayton, OH from Delphos, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Delphos, OH is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.6 mi
01h 46m
Flight
75.34 mi
121.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.34 mi
Kilometers
121.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.6 mi
Kilometers
137.76 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delphos
Sun, May 3, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, May 3, 4:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-05-03T12:52
Arrive Delphos
Sun, May 3, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Anna
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Dayton
42.8 mi
00h 53m
To Delphos
42.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road

    1379 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1762 ft · 53 sec · West Breese Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Metcalf Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    3091 ft · 54 sec · West Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Jameson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jameson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Elida Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Elida Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1150 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto SR 309

    1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 309

  14. 14

    Continue on Elida Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Elida Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Elida Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · Elida Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2490 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
65.8 mi · 77%
Elida Road
10.5 mi · 12%
South Dixie Highway
2.13 mi · 2%
South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 2%
SR 309
1.25 mi · 1%
South Jameson Avenue
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anna
00h 53m from Dayton
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Dayton and 42.8 miles from Delphos.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.

Stop Ideas Near Anna

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

111 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

117 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Delphos. Straight-line distance: 75.34 mi (121.25 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Delphos

City in Ohio

Population6,895
Coordinates40.8433800, -84.3416200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Delphos (-84.34162, 40.84338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.19
Round trip
$22.38
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.19 $22.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.81 $25.62
Premium $4.79 $14.47 $28.93
Diesel $4.30 $13.00 $26.00

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Delphos. The current time is 12:52:27.

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.