How far is Dayton, OH from Hicksville, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Hicksville, OH is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.87 mi
02h 51m
Flight
110.15 mi
177.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.15 mi
Kilometers
177.27 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.87 mi
Kilometers
218.66 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hicksville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-17T23:57
Arrive Hicksville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fort Shawnee
OH

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
68 mi
01h 25m
To Hicksville
67.9 mi
01h 25m

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
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road

    1379 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1762 ft · 53 sec · West Breese Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Metcalf Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    3091 ft · 54 sec · West Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Jameson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jameson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Cole Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Cole Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North West Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    116 m · 9 sec · Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1630 ft · 32 sec · West High Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    40 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
65.8 mi · 48%
North West Street
50.7 mi · 37%
North Main Street
7.87 mi · 6%
North Cole Street
4.33 mi · 3%
South Dixie Highway
2.13 mi · 2%
South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Shawnee
01h 25m from Dayton
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny near Hicksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Dayton and 67.9 miles from Hicksville.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

117 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Hicksville. Straight-line distance: 110.15 mi (177.27 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Hicksville

Township in Defiance County, Ohio

Population3,405
Coordinates41.2931100, -84.7619000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Hicksville (-84.7619, 41.29311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.15 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
9.58 gal · 36.3 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.75 $35.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.32 $40.64
Premium $4.79 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $4.30 $20.62 $41.23

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 Hicksville. The current time is 23:57:35.

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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.