How far is Dayton, OH from Marysville, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Marysville, OH is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Marysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Marysville.
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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
68.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Cumberland, New Concord
2400 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto South Friendship Drive
2033 ft · 41 sec · South Friendship Drive
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Continue on West Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Continue on Clay Pike Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clay Pike Road
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Turn left onto Brick Church Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Brick Church Road
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Turn sharp right onto Kings Road
1554 ft · 1 min · Kings Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Marysville Road
1183 ft · 54 sec · Marysville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marysville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Marysville.
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
68.5 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Marysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Marysville?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Bexley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Dayton and 75.2 miles from Marysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.64 one way or $39.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Marysville.
Stop Ideas Near Bexley
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 Bexley.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 137.89 mi (221.92 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marysville
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 24,980 |
| Coordinates | 39.9472900, -81.6034600 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marysville (-81.60346, 39.94729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.64 | $39.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.48 | $44.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.39 | $50.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
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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