How far is Dayton, OH from Elida, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Elida, OH is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Elida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Elida.
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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
65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road
1379 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto West Breese Road
1762 ft · 53 sec · West Breese Road
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
3091 ft · 54 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Jameson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jameson Avenue
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Continue on Elida Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Elida Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1150 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto SR 309
3279 ft · 1 min · SR 309
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Turn right onto South Greenlawn Avenue
554 ft · 21 sec · South Greenlawn Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Elida.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Elida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Elida?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Dayton and 38.6 miles from Elida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Elida.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
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 Sidney.
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Elida. Straight-line distance: 71.15 mi (114.5 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elida
Town in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,810 |
| Coordinates | 40.7886600, -84.2038400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elida (-84.20384, 40.78866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
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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