How far is Dayton, OH from Kalida, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Kalida, OH is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Kalida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Kalida.
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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
65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road
1379 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto West Breese Road
1762 ft · 53 sec · West Breese Road
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
3091 ft · 54 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Jameson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jameson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cole Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Cole Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · North West Street
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Continue on Water Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Continue on North Street
7.7 mi · 14 min · North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Kalida.
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
65.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Kalida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Kalida?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Dayton and 44.8 miles from Kalida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Kalida.
Stop Ideas Near Anna
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 Anna.
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Kalida. Straight-line distance: 84.56 mi (136.09 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kalida
City in Putnam County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,583 |
| Coordinates | 40.9828300, -84.1993900 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kalida (-84.19939, 40.98283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.40 | $26.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
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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