How far is Dayton, OH from McConnelsville, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to McConnelsville, OH is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and McConnelsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and McConnelsville.
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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
53.7 mi · 1 hr · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60 South, SR 146 East: Seventh Street
706 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto Elberon Avenue
692 ft · 16 sec · Elberon Avenue
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Turn right onto Underwood Street
1556 ft · 30 sec · Underwood Street
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on South River Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South River Road
16.6 mi · 24 min · South River Road
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Continue on West Riverside Drive
2696 ft · 45 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Riverside Drive
29 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive
1780 ft · 32 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1133 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and McConnelsville.
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
53.7 mi · 01h 00m
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 McConnelsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to McConnelsville?
The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Truro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Dayton and 76.4 miles from McConnelsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.93 one way or $39.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 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 McConnelsville.
Stop Ideas Near Truro
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 Truro.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and McConnelsville. Straight-line distance: 124.54 mi (200.42 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McConnelsville
Town in Morgan County, Ohio
| Population | 1,720 |
| Coordinates | 39.6486800, -81.8531900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: McConnelsville (-81.85319, 39.64868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $19.93 | $39.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.82 | $45.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.16 | $46.31 |
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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