How far is Dayton, OH from Plymouth, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Plymouth, OH is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
266.25 mi
05h 00m
Flight
229.93 mi
370.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.93 mi
Kilometers
370.03 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.25 mi
Kilometers
428.48 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Dayton
133 mi
02h 30m
To Plymouth
133.2 mi
02h 30m

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
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.5 mi · 43 min · I 90

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula

    1352 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 11 South: Youngstown, Jefferson

    2478 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    1.4 km · 55 sec · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 South

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Route 46

    137 m · 9 sec · State Route 46

  22. 22

    Continue on South State Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Carson Road

    1 km · 2 min · Carson Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 51%
US 70 East
55 mi · 21%
I 90
39.5 mi · 15%
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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
02h 30m from Dayton
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Dayton and 133.2 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.79 one way or $69.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 229.93 mi (370.03 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Plymouth

Town

Population1,789
Coordinates41.8258900, -80.7459200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Plymouth (-80.74592, 41.82589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.56 L · about $34.79
Round trip
$69.58
18.78 gal · 71.12 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.79 $69.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.83 $79.66
Premium $4.79 $44.98 $89.96
Diesel $4.30 $40.41 $80.83

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 Plymouth. The current time is 03:46:14.

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.