How far is Dayton, OH from Minerva Park, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Minerva Park, OH is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in 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 Minerva Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Minerva Park.
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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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road, Sinclair Road
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Morse Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Morse Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn right onto Minerva Lake Road
2412 ft · 1 min · Minerva Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Minerva Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Minerva Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 70 East
Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Rain Showers Likely near Minerva Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Minerva Park?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Dayton and 40.9 miles from Minerva Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 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 Rain Showers Likely near Minerva Park.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Historic City Hall Bell
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Minerva Park. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minerva Park
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0764500, -82.9437900 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minerva Park (-82.94379, 40.07645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
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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