How far is Dayton, OH from Southington, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Southington, OH is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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
236.08 mi
04h 32m
Flight
200.81 mi
323.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.81 mi
Kilometers
323.17 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.08 mi
Kilometers
379.94 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southington
Tue, May 26, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Tue, May 26, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-05-26T09:39
Arrive Southington
Tue, May 26, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Dayton
117.9 mi
02h 16m
To Southington
118.2 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Southington.

  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

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on SR 44

    570 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Painesville Ravenna Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Painesville Ravenna Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Twinsburg Warren Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Twinsburg Warren Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Wakefield Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wakefield Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nelson Town Square

    144 m · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
122 mi · 51%
US 70 East
55 mi · 23%
Ohio Turnpike
20.2 mi · 9%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
Wakefield Road
7.3 mi · 3%
Nelson Town Square
5.01 mi · 2%
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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 16m from Dayton
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny near Southington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Southington?

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 117.9 miles from Dayton and 118.2 miles from Southington.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Partly Sunny near Southington.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Southington. Straight-line distance: 200.81 mi (323.17 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Southington

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population3,505
Coordinates41.3083900, -80.9559200
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Southington (-80.95592, 41.30839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.54 L · about $30.86
Round trip
$61.73
16.66 gal · 63.08 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.86 $61.73
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.34 $70.67
Premium $4.79 $39.90 $79.80
Diesel $4.30 $35.85 $71.70

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Southington. The current time is 09:39:20.

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.