How far is Dayton, OH from Lisbon, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Lisbon, OH is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.58 mi
04h 42m
Flight
193.58 mi
311.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.58 mi
Kilometers
311.53 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.58 mi
Kilometers
374.3 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-17T10:02
Arrive Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
116.1 mi
02h 21m
To Lisbon
116.4 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster

    2770 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster

    650 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East

  16. 16

    Continue on Nassau Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Nassau Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Wood Street

    782 ft · 26 sec · South Wood Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1467 ft · 36 sec · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    2923 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Street Southeast

    10 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Street Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on West Lincoln Way

    8.7 mi · 14 min · West Lincoln Way

  22. 22

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    19 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
67.7 mi · 29%
US 30 East
60.8 mi · 26%
US 70 East
55 mi · 24%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
Lincoln Street Southeast
9.97 mi · 4%
West Lincoln Way
8.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 21m from Dayton
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Dayton and 116.4 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 193.58 mi (311.53 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Lisbon

Village in Ohio, USA

Population2,727
Coordinates40.7720000, -80.7681300
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Lisbon (-80.76813, 40.772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.07 L · about $30.42
Round trip
$60.84
16.42 gal · 62.14 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.42 $60.84
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.83 $69.65
Premium $4.79 $39.33 $78.65
Diesel $4.30 $35.34 $70.67

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Lisbon. The current time is 10:02:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.