How far is Dayton, OH from South Russell, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to South Russell, OH is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
217.27 mi
04h 10m
Flight
187.97 mi
302.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.97 mi
Kilometers
302.51 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.27 mi
Kilometers
349.66 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Russell
Tue, Jun 2, 8:28 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Wed, Jun 3, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-06-02T16:18
Arrive South Russell
Tue, Jun 2, 8:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:40 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
108.6 mi
02h 05m
To South Russell
108.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and South Russell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and South Russell.

  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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1998 ft · 28 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Bedford Heights

    1818 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rockside Road

    1431 ft · 26 sec · Rockside Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cannon Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Cannon Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Solon Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Solon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Street

    1384 ft · 53 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Franklin Street

    883 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ridgewood Road

    1486 ft · 53 sec · Ridgewood Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bell Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Bell Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bell Road

    2601 ft · 1 min · Bell Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bell Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and South Russell.

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 63%
US 70 East
55 mi · 25%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
Cannon Road
4.49 mi · 2%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Solon Road
1.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 05m from Dayton
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near South Russell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to South Russell?

The road trip is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Dayton and 108.7 miles from South Russell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near South Russell.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and South Russell. Straight-line distance: 187.97 mi (302.51 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
South Russell

#2 South Russell

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,713
Coordinates41.4314400, -81.3653900
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: South Russell (-81.36539, 41.43144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.02 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.83
15.34 gal · 58.04 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.42 $56.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.54 $65.07
Premium $4.79 $36.74 $73.48
Diesel $4.30 $33.01 $66.02

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and South Russell. The current time is 16:18:31.

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.