How far is Dayton, OH from Seal, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Seal, OH is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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 02h 36m.
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.
City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Seal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Seal.
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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 left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
80.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
1908 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road
2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road
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Turn left
35 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 330: Upper Sandusky
2178 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Wyandot Avenue East
1.5 km · 2 min · Wyandot Avenue East
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto T-136
2.4 mi · 9 min · T-136
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Continue on Township Highway 136
711 ft · 33 sec · Township Highway 136
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Turn right onto C-44
25 m · 4 sec · C-44
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C-44
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Seal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
80.5 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
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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 Mostly Sunny near Seal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Seal?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Dayton and 64.8 miles from Seal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Seal.
Stop Ideas Near Cridersville
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 Cridersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Seal. Straight-line distance: 94.74 mi (152.47 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seal
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 3,385 |
| Coordinates | 40.8770000, -83.1504700 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seal (-83.15047, 40.877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
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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