How far is Dayton, OH from Lake Mohawk, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Lake Mohawk, OH is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Lake Mohawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Lake Mohawk.
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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 right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
2770 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
650 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast
2 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Continue on Zwallen Way Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way Southeast
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Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Minerva Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on West Canal Street
2300 ft · 41 sec · West Canal Street
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Turn right onto North Reed Avenue
723 ft · 22 sec · North Reed Avenue
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Turn right onto West Porter Street
1150 ft · 32 sec · West Porter Street
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Continue on Morges Road
1224 ft · 34 sec · Morges Road
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Continue on Citrus Road Northwest
2852 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road Northwest
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Continue on June Road Northwest
2654 ft · 2 min · June Road Northwest
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Continue on West Mohawk Drive
1 km · 2 min · West Mohawk Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontiac Trail
1050 ft · 40 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Continue on Pontiac Trail
1267 ft · 46 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Turn left onto Iroquois Trail
647 ft · 28 sec · Iroquois Trail
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Lake Mohawk.
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 71 North
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dayton and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mohawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Lake Mohawk?
The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Dayton and 107.6 miles from Lake Mohawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Dayton and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Mohawk.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Lake Mohawk. Straight-line distance: 169.88 mi (273.39 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Mohawk
Situated within Carroll County in eastern Ohio, this body of water is a private, man-made reservoir created by impounding local streams.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6667300, -81.1992700 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Mohawk (-81.19927, 40.66673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $3.98 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $38.67 | $77.35 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $48.44 | $96.89 |
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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