How far is Dayton, OH from Lewis Center, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Lewis Center, OH is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 44m.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Lewis Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Lewis Center.
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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
32.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Plain City, London
1208 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto London – Delaware Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · London – Delaware Road
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Plain City-Delaware Road
8.2 mi · 10 min · Plain City-Delaware Road
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Turn right onto Jerome Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Jerome Road
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Turn left onto Blaney Road
2881 ft · 1 min · Blaney Road
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Continue on Home Road
1858 ft · 51 sec · Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Home Road
40 m · 4 sec · Home Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Home Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Home Road
42 m · 3 sec · Home Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Home Road
140 m · 10 sec · Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Home Road
24 m · 2 sec · Home Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Home Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Home Road
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Turn left onto Columbus Pike
2160 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Pike
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Turn right onto Lewis Center Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lewis Center Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Center Road
37 m · 2 sec · Lewis Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Center Road
878 ft · 19 sec · Lewis Center Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
98 m · 19 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
70 m · 10 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Lewis Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 70 East
Keep slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dayton and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Lewis Center?
The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Dayton and 40.5 miles from Lewis Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dayton and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Historic City Hall Bell
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Lewis Center. Straight-line distance: 69.53 mi (111.9 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewis Center
Situated in central Ohio, this unincorporated community is located within Orange Township in Delaware County, roughly north of Columbus.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1984000, -83.0101800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewis Center (-83.01018, 40.1984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $3.91 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $12.81 | $25.63 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $14.38 | $28.75 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $18.12 | $36.23 |
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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