How far is Dayton, OH from Delta, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Delta, OH is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Delta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Delta.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
67.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis
957 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto St Johns Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road
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Continue on St Johns Avenue
3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Pine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
881 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East North Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road
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Continue on South Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
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Continue on North Perry Street
2522 ft · 50 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn slight left onto North Locust Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · North Locust Street
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Turn straight
21.2 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
148 m · 17 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Street
5 mi · 8 min · East Street
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
555 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
115 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pelton Drive
24 m · 3 sec · Pelton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pelton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Delta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
67.7 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Delta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Delta?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Dayton and 66.7 miles from Delta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Delta.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Shawnee.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Delta. Straight-line distance: 125.77 mi (202.4 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delta
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 41.5736600, -84.0052200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delta (-84.00522, 41.57366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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