How far is Dayton, OH from Lowellville, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Lowellville, OH is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
249.68 mi
04h 48m
Flight
211.56 mi
340.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.56 mi
Kilometers
340.48 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.68 mi
Kilometers
401.82 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowellville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Lowellville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Dayton
124.6 mi
02h 24m
To Lowellville
125 mi
02h 24m

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 Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    563 ft · 13 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Woodland Avenue

    2924 ft · 1 min · East Woodland Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Poland Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Poland Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bridge Street

    76 m · 5 sec · South Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Lowellville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowellville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · River Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 40%
US 70 East
55 mi · 22%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 18%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 4%
I 680
6.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
211.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
02h 24m from Dayton
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lowellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Dayton and 125 miles from Lowellville.

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

The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.64 one way or $65.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 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 Likely near Lowellville.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Lowellville. Straight-line distance: 211.56 mi (340.48 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Lowellville

Village in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States

Population1,080
Coordinates41.0353400, -80.5364600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Lowellville (-80.53646, 41.03534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.35 L · about $32.64
Round trip
$65.28
17.62 gal · 66.7 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.64 $65.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.37 $74.74
Premium $4.79 $42.20 $84.40
Diesel $4.30 $37.92 $75.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Lowellville. The current time is 00:27:41.

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.