How far is Dayton, OH from Pickerington, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Pickerington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Pickerington.
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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
11 mi · 13 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington
1543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hill Road North
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North
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Turn left onto Town Square Drive
1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive
699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street
142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Pickerington.
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Pickerington?
The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Choctaw Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Dayton and 43.5 miles from Pickerington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.
Stop Ideas Near Choctaw Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
South Vienna Town Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choctaw Lake.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 76.8 mi (123.6 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pickerington
City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States
| Population | 22,835 |
| Coordinates | 39.8842300, -82.7535000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
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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