How far is Dayton, OH from Nelsonville, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Nelsonville, OH is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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 02h 33m.
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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Nelsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Nelsonville.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Logan Road
16.9 mi · 18 min · Old Logan Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Nelsonville, Nelsonville Business Route
1629 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive
2674 ft · 46 sec · John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
54 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Canal Street
3031 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Turn left
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 6 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 Nelsonville.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Nelsonville?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Dayton and 65.6 miles from Nelsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Valley View
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 Valley View.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Nelsonville. Straight-line distance: 106.36 mi (171.17 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nelsonville
City in Athens County, Ohio, USA
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 39.4586800, -82.2318200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelsonville (-82.23182, 39.45868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
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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