How far is Dayton, OH from Saybrook, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Saybrook, OH is about 259 miles (416.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
258.99 mi
04h 55m
Flight
224.88 mi
361.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.88 mi
Kilometers
361.91 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.99 mi
Kilometers
416.8 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saybrook
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Saybrook
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Dayton
129.4 mi
02h 27m
To Saybrook
129.6 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.9 mi · 32 min · I 90

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 534: Geneva

    1863 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Ridge Road East

    2 mi · 4 min · South Ridge Road East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Myers Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Myers Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Ridge Road East

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Ridge Road East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Depot Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 53%
US 70 East
55 mi · 21%
I 90
28.9 mi · 11%
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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
224.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
02h 27m from Dayton
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Saybrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259 miles (416.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Dayton and 129.6 miles from Saybrook.

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

The direct path is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Saybrook.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 224.88 mi (361.91 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Saybrook

Township of Ohio

Population9,368
Coordinates41.8275500, -80.8717600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Saybrook (-80.87176, 41.82755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.59 L · about $33.86
Round trip
$67.73
18.28 gal · 69.18 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.86 $67.73
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.77 $77.54
Premium $4.79 $43.78 $87.56
Diesel $4.30 $39.34 $78.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Saybrook. The current time is 06:52:44.

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.