How far is Dayton, OH from Harrisville, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Harrisville, OH is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
197.63 mi
03h 51m
Flight
177.36 mi
285.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.36 mi
Kilometers
285.43 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.63 mi
Kilometers
318.05 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-17T23:44
Arrive Harrisville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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
Hebron
OH

Town in Ohio, USA

From Dayton
98.6 mi
01h 55m
To Harrisville
99 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114 mi · 2 hr 4 min · East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto National Road West

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2577 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Butler Street

    128 m · 24 sec · North Butler Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    2410 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Provident Fairpoint Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Provident Fairpoint Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Maynard Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Maynard Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Morgan Hill Road

    649 ft · 18 sec · Morgan Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pike Street

    1543 ft · 42 sec · Pike Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Morgan Hill Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Morgan Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on County Highway 71

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 71

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Maynard Hollow Rpad

    17 m · 3 sec · Maynard Hollow Rpad

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maynard Hollow Rpad

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
114 mi · 58%
US 70 East
55 mi · 28%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
Maynard Road
3 mi · 2%
Morgan Hill Road
2.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

114 mi · 02h 04m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
01h 55m from Dayton
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Dayton and 99 miles from Harrisville.

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

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.82 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisville.

Stop Ideas Near Hebron

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

43 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Harrisville. Straight-line distance: 177.36 mi (285.43 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Harrisville

Village in Harrison County, Ohio

Population1,933
Coordinates40.1814600, -80.8875900
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Harrisville (-80.88759, 40.18146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.4 L · about $25.82
Round trip
$51.65
13.94 gal · 52.8 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.82 $51.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.57 $59.13
Premium $4.79 $33.39 $66.77
Diesel $4.30 $30.00 $60.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Harrisville. The current time is 23:44:13.

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.