How far is Dayton, OH from Sharon, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Sharon, OH is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Sharon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Sharon.
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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 right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
78.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Marietta
2899 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
2128 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto McConnelsville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · McConnelsville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McConnelsville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Sharon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
78.7 mi · 01h 27m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Sharon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Sharon?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Reynoldsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Dayton and 85.9 miles from Sharon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Sharon.
Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsburg
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 Reynoldsburg.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 139.52 mi (224.53 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sharon
Township in Noble County, Ohio
| Population | 8,864 |
| Coordinates | 39.7361800, -81.5654000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sharon (-81.5654, 39.73618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.42 | $44.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.66 | $51.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.98 | $57.96 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
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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