How far is Dayton, OH from Fredericktown, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Fredericktown, OH is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.2 miles (327 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Fredericktown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Fredericktown.
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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 right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.5 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.6 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
1831 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
21.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit straight
1469 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · River Lake Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1679 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Dresden Avenue
757 ft · 16 sec · Dresden Avenue
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Fredericktown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
74.8 mi · 01h 22m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Fredericktown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Fredericktown?
The road trip is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Dayton and 121.4 miles from Fredericktown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.2 miles (327 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Fredericktown.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
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 Zanesville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Fredericktown. Straight-line distance: 203.18 mi (326.99 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fredericktown
Village in Ohio
| Population | 2,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.7139500, -80.5478500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericktown (-80.54785, 40.71395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.27 | $72.54 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.95 | $81.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.80 | $73.60 |
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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