How far is Dayton, OH from South Canal, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to South Canal, OH is about 227.4 miles (366 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and South Canal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and South Canal.
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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
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna
1489 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2375 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
13.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Pa St 3
113 m · 21 sec · Pa St 3
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Turn left onto Holcomb Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Holcomb Road
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Continue on Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
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Continue on West Broad Street
2614 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
671 ft · 17 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Canal Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto Niles Avenue
903 ft · 40 sec · Niles Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niles Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and South Canal.
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
99.5 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Canal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to South Canal?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (366 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Dayton and 113.8 miles from South Canal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Canal.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and South Canal. Straight-line distance: 194.87 mi (313.61 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Canal
Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 41.1772800, -80.9867600 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Canal (-80.98676, 41.17728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.06 | $68.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.46 | $76.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.56 | $69.12 |
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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