How far is Dayton, OH from Fairlawn, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Fairlawn, OH is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 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
190.79 mi
03h 36m
Flight
165.45 mi
266.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.45 mi
Kilometers
266.26 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.79 mi
Kilometers
307.04 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 Fairlawn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Fairlawn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 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

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Dayton
95.3 mi
01h 48m
To Fairlawn
95.5 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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    109.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina

    1264 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Medina Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Medina Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Miller Road

    25 m · 2 sec · South Miller Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Miller Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
110 mi · 58%
US 70 East
55 mi · 29%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 6%
Medina Road
8.14 mi · 4%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
West Market Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 58m

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
+25.3 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 48m from Dayton
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Fairlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Dayton and 95.5 miles from Fairlawn.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 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 $24.93 one way or $49.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Fairlawn. Straight-line distance: 165.45 mi (266.26 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Fairlawn

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population7,516
Coordinates41.1278300, -81.6098400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Fairlawn (-81.60984, 41.12783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.87
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.93 $49.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.55 $57.10
Premium $4.79 $32.24 $64.47
Diesel $4.30 $28.97 $57.93

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 Fairlawn. The current time is 03:25:59.

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.