How far is Dayton, OH from Martins Ferry, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Martins Ferry, OH is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Martins Ferry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Martins Ferry.
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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 right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
118.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport
1260 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Marion Street
141 m · 11 sec · Marion Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1142 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
73 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1144 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Valley Pike
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Turn left onto Hanover Street
712 ft · 20 sec · Hanover Street
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Turn left
92 m · 22 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 Martins Ferry.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
119 mi · 02h 10m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Martins Ferry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Martins Ferry?
The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Buckeye Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Dayton and 99.4 miles from Martins Ferry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 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 Martins Ferry.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye Lake
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 Buckeye Lake.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Martins Ferry. Straight-line distance: 185.16 mi (297.99 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martins Ferry
City in Belmont County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 40.0959100, -80.7245300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martins Ferry (-80.72453, 40.09591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $3.71 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.13 | $60.26 |
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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