How far is Dayton, OH from Pemberville, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Pemberville, OH is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.16 mi
02h 36m
Flight
120.4 mi
193.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.4 mi
Kilometers
193.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.16 mi
Kilometers
220.73 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pemberville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Pemberville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Fort Shawnee
OH

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
68.6 mi
01h 18m
To Pemberville
68.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 64, SR 105: Bowling Green, Pemberville

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Wooster Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street

    946 ft · 26 sec · East Wooster Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dunbridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dunbridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Poe Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Poe Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scotch Ridge Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Scotch Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Front Street

    2802 ft · 57 sec · West Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    96 m · 19 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Perry Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
127 mi · 92%
Scotch Ridge Road
5.9 mi · 4%
Poe Road
2.03 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Dunbridge Road
0.74 mi · 1%
West Front Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 17m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Shawnee
01h 18m from Dayton
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pemberville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Dayton and 68.5 miles from Pemberville.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.93 one way or $35.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pemberville.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Shawnee, 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 Fort Shawnee.

RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

117 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Pemberville. Straight-line distance: 120.4 mi (193.77 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Pemberville

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,422
Coordinates41.4108900, -83.4610400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Pemberville (-83.46104, 41.41089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.32 L · about $17.93
Round trip
$35.86
9.68 gal · 36.64 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.93 $35.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.53 $41.06
Premium $4.79 $23.18 $46.37
Diesel $4.30 $20.83 $41.66

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 Pemberville. The current time is 21:55:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.