How far is Dayton, OH from Rockford, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Rockford, OH is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Rockford.
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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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
2707 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road
75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown Road
1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road
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Take the exit right
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass
10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
31.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: New Philadelphia, Uhrichsville
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Water Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Midvale, Barnhill
776 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Barnhill Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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Continue on Barnhill Road Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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Turn right onto State Route 39
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 39
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 39
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Rockford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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 Mostly Clear near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Rockford?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Jersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Dayton and 93.4 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.40 one way or $50.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Clear near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey
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 Jersey.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 160.2 mi (257.82 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
Situated within Tuscarawas County in eastern Ohio, this location sits at an approximate elevation of 1,040 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4770100, -81.3084400 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockford (-81.30844, 40.47701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.86 | $25.40 | $50.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $29.25 | $58.51 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $32.86 | $65.72 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $41.63 | $83.26 |
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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