How far is Dayton, OH from Genoa, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Genoa, OH is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
Town in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Genoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Genoa.
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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
138.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 23 South, US 20 East Truck: Perrysburg, Fremont
1843 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Fremont Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fremont Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fremont Pike
34 m · 1 sec · Fremont Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Fremont Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Fremont Pike
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Turn left onto Rocky Road
3010 ft · 1 min · Rocky Road
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Turn right onto Genoa Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Genoa Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1030 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
37 m · 5 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Genoa.
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
139 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Genoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Genoa?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Dayton and 77 miles from Genoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Genoa.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
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 Cairo.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Genoa. Straight-line distance: 129.15 mi (207.84 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Genoa
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,262 |
| Coordinates | 41.5181100, -83.3590900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Genoa (-83.35909, 41.51811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.03 | $46.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
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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