How far is Dayton, OH from North Kingsville, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to North Kingsville, OH is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.63 mi
05h 04m
Flight
235.56 mi
379.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.56 mi
Kilometers
379.1 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.63 mi
Kilometers
437.15 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Kingsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-19T05:24
Arrive North Kingsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Dayton
135.7 mi
02h 32m
To North Kingsville
136 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and North Kingsville.

  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 right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 90

    46.1 mi · 50 min · I 90

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84, SR 193: North Kingsville

    1646 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lake Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 50%
US 70 East
55 mi · 20%
I 90
46.1 mi · 17%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 6%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 4%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
02h 32m from Dayton
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to North Kingsville?

The road trip is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from Dayton and 136 miles from North Kingsville.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.49 one way or $70.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingsville.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lucas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucas.

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and North Kingsville. Straight-line distance: 235.56 mi (379.1 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
North Kingsville

#2 North Kingsville

Town

Population2,779
Coordinates41.9058900, -80.6903600
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: North Kingsville (-80.69036, 41.90589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.28 L · about $35.49
Round trip
$70.99
19.16 gal · 72.56 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.49 $70.99
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.64 $81.28
Premium $4.79 $45.89 $91.78
Diesel $4.30 $41.23 $82.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and North Kingsville. The current time is 05:24:36.

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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.