How far is Dayton, OH from Penfield, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Penfield, OH is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Penfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Penfield.
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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
86.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 301: West Salem
1854 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto North Elyria Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Elyria Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Elyria Road
1.5 km · 1 min · North Elyria Road
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Continue on Spencer Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenwich Road
19 m · 5 sec · Greenwich Road
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Turn right onto Spencer Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Spencer Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Spencer Road
2 mi · 3 min · Spencer Road
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Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road
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Turn right onto Medina-Norwalk Road
12 m · 1 sec · Medina-Norwalk Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Medina-Norwalk Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Penfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Penfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Penfield?
The road trip is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Dayton and 87.5 miles from Penfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Penfield.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Penfield. Straight-line distance: 146.05 mi (235.04 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penfield
Township in Lorain County, Ohio
| Population | 1,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.1686600, -82.1212600 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penfield (-82.12126, 41.16866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.17 | $52.35 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.55 | $59.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.56 | $53.11 |
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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