How far is Dayton, OH from Richmond Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Richmond Heights, OH is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
220.67 mi
04h 11m
Flight
187.38 mi
301.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.38 mi
Kilometers
301.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.67 mi
Kilometers
355.14 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive Richmond Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
110.2 mi
02h 05m
To Richmond Heights
110.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Richmond Heights.

  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

    5 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Brainard Road North

    145 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Brainard Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Brainard Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bishop Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bishop Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highland Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Highland Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 62%
US 70 East
55 mi · 25%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
Outerbelt East Freeway
7.4 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Brainard Road
2.62 mi · 1%
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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
187.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 05m from Dayton
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Richmond Heights?

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Dayton and 110.4 miles from Richmond Heights.

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

The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.86 one way or $57.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 187.38 mi (301.56 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Richmond Heights

#2 Richmond Heights

City in Ohio, United States of America

Population10,292
Coordinates41.5528300, -81.5101200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Richmond Heights (-81.51012, 41.55283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.48 L · about $28.86
Round trip
$57.72
15.58 gal · 58.96 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.86 $57.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.05 $66.09
Premium $4.79 $37.31 $74.63
Diesel $4.30 $33.53 $67.06

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 Richmond Heights. The current time is 22:54:26.

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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.