How far is Dayton, OH from Luckey, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Luckey, OH is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.55 mi
02h 37m
Flight
122.58 mi
197.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.58 mi
Kilometers
197.27 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.55 mi
Kilometers
224.59 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luckey
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Luckey
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fort Shawnee
OH

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
69.8 mi
01h 18m
To Luckey
69.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 64, SR 105: Bowling Green, Pemberville

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Wooster Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street

    946 ft · 26 sec · East Wooster Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dunbridge Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Dunbridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Devils Hole Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Devils Hole Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Luckey Road

    2995 ft · 1 min · Luckey Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1365 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
127 mi · 91%
Devils Hole Road
6.1 mi · 4%
Dunbridge Road
4.76 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Luckey Road
0.57 mi
SR 64
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
122.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Shawnee
01h 18m from Dayton
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Luckey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Dayton and 69.7 miles from Luckey.

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

The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.23 one way or $36.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Luckey.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

117 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Luckey. Straight-line distance: 122.58 mi (197.27 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Luckey

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,049
Coordinates41.4506100, -83.4874300
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Luckey (-83.48743, 41.45061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.64 L · about $18.23
Round trip
$36.46
9.84 gal · 37.28 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.23 $36.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.87 $41.74
Premium $4.79 $23.57 $47.13
Diesel $4.30 $21.18 $42.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Luckey. The current time is 00:35:31.

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.