How far is Dayton, OH from Shreve, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Shreve, OH is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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.
City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Shreve.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Shreve.
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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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
55.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 97: Lexington, Bellville
1945 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 97
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Church Street
2349 ft · 47 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1068 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
667 ft · 18 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Mill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Road
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Continue on State Route 97
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
3227 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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Continue on State Route 97
9 mi · 12 min · State Route 97
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Wooster Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Wooster Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on State Route 226
1425 ft · 28 sec · State Route 226
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Continue on Shreve Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Shreve Road
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Continue on Shreve Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Shreve Road
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Continue on West South Street
1972 ft · 45 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
135 m · 11 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Mc Conkey Street
44 m · 6 sec · East Mc Conkey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mc Conkey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Shreve.
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 71 North
Merge slight left
55.3 mi · 01h 01m
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 Sunny near Shreve.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Shreve?
The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Dayton and 81 miles from Shreve.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Shreve.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
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 Worthington.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Shreve. Straight-line distance: 131.02 mi (210.85 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shreve
Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814500, -82.0218100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shreve (-82.02181, 40.68145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.22 | $48.44 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.35 | $54.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
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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