How far is Dayton, OH from Hopewell, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Hopewell, OH is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.06 mi
02h 14m
Flight
108.04 mi
173.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.04 mi
Kilometers
173.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.06 mi
Kilometers
188.39 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T23:51
Arrive Hopewell
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Lake Darby
OH

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio

From Dayton
58.4 mi
01h 07m
To Hopewell
58.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.7 mi · 44 min · East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 668: Brownsville, Gratiot

    1328 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto National Road Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · National Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on West Pike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on National Road Southeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · National Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on West Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Hopewell Road

    41 m · 6 sec · South Hopewell Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hopewell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70 East
55 mi · 47%
East Freeway
39.7 mi · 34%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 9%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 3%
West Pike
2.56 mi · 2%
National Road Southeast
2.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Darby
01h 07m from Dayton
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Lake Darby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Dayton and 58.7 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Darby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Darby and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Columbus Mayor's Office
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Columbus Mayor's Office

Columbus , OH
90 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Rating 1.7/5 18 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Darby.

BUS

Columbus, OH

20 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 108.04 mi (173.88 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hopewell

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population2,745
Coordinates39.9556200, -82.1707000
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Hopewell (-82.1707, 39.95562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.79 $19.78 $39.57
Diesel $4.30 $17.78 $35.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Hopewell. The current time is 23:51:25.

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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.