How far is Dayton, OH from Dunham, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Dunham, OH is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.72 mi
03h 36m
Flight
139.69 mi
224.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.69 mi
Kilometers
224.81 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.72 mi
Kilometers
287.63 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T07:35
Arrive Dunham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Carroll
OH

Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States

From Dayton
89.2 mi
01h 48m
To Dunham
89.5 mi
01h 48m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    31.7 mi · 36 min · Old Logan Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    18.6 mi · 23 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belpre, Marietta

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    8.7 mi · 11 min · SR 7

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 339: Beverly

    1408 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Oxbow Road

    2.7 mi · 8 min · Oxbow Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Veto Road

    1675 ft · 46 sec · Veto Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veto Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70 East
55 mi · 31%
Old Logan Road
32.5 mi · 18%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
18.5 mi · 10%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 8%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 6%
SR 7
9.67 mi · 5%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
139.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
01h 48m from Dayton
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Dunham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Dayton and 89.5 miles from Dunham.

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

The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

31 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Dunham. Straight-line distance: 139.69 mi (224.81 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Dunham

Township in Washington County, Ohio

Population2,505
Coordinates39.3348000, -81.6279100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Dunham (-81.62791, 39.3348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.87 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.76
12.62 gal · 47.74 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.38 $46.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.77 $53.53
Premium $4.79 $30.22 $60.45
Diesel $4.30 $27.16 $54.32

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 Dunham. The current time is 07:35:52.

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.