How far is Dayton, OH from Newark, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Newark, OH is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.56 mi
02h 06m
Flight
97.11 mi
156.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.11 mi
Kilometers
156.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.56 mi
Kilometers
174.71 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
West Jefferson
OH

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Dayton
54.2 mi
01h 03m
To Newark
54.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1654 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

    10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street

    1185 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road

    142 m · 10 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North 4th Street

    141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    51 m · 3 sec · West Church Street

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto West Church Street

    150 m · 21 sec · West Church Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    89 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Park Place

    32 m · 2 sec · North Park Place

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto North Park Place

    139 m · 9 sec · North Park Place

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 2nd Street

    1 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto North 2nd Street

    38 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Newark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
3 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70 East
55 mi · 51%
New Albany Bypass
21 mi · 19%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 10%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 10%
Morse Road
3.41 mi · 3%
Johnstown Road
2.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Jefferson
01h 03m from Dayton
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Newark?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Dayton and 54.4 miles from Newark.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Old Hilliard
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Old Hilliard

Hilliard , OH
Hilliard, OH 43026
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall

Dublin , OH
6200 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.

BUS

Columbus, OH

23 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Newark. Straight-line distance: 97.11 mi (156.28 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

City in Ohio, USA

Population2,152
Coordinates40.0581200, -82.4012600
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Newark (-82.40126, 40.05812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $14.19
Round trip
$28.38
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.19 $28.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.79 $18.35 $36.69
Diesel $4.30 $16.48 $32.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Newark. The current time is 04:01:00.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.