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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.45 mi
03h 12m
Flight
139.52 mi
224.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.52 mi
Kilometers
224.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.45 mi
Kilometers
275.92 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-19T01:17
Arrive Sharon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Reynoldsburg
OH

City in Ohio

From Dayton
85.6 mi
01h 36m
To Sharon
85.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

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.

  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 right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Continue on East Freeway

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min · East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Marietta

    2899 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

    2128 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McConnelsville Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · McConnelsville Road

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
78.7 mi · 46%
US 70 East
55 mi · 32%
I 77 South
18.9 mi · 11%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 6%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
McConnelsville Road
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
139.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynoldsburg
01h 36m from Dayton
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

16 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 139.52 mi (224.53 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Sharon

Township in Noble County, Ohio

Population8,864
Coordinates39.7361800, -81.5654000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Sharon (-81.5654, 39.73618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.9 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.83
12.1 gal · 45.8 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Sharon. The current time is 01:17:01.

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.