How far is Dayton, OH from Scioto, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Scioto, OH is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Scioto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Scioto.
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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
32.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Plain City, London
1208 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto London – Delaware Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · London – Delaware Road
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Plain City-Delaware Road
13 mi · 16 min · Plain City-Delaware Road
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Turn left onto South Section Line Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Section Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2574 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
765 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
580 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight left
2432 ft · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Scioto.
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
32.2 mi · 00h 34m
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 Sunny near Scioto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Scioto?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Dayton and 38.8 miles from Scioto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Scioto.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Historic City Hall Bell
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Scioto. Straight-line distance: 66.25 mi (106.62 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scioto
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
| Population | 3,683 |
| Coordinates | 40.2803400, -83.1407500 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scioto (-83.14075, 40.28034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
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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