How far is Dayton, OH from Swanton, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Swanton, OH is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Swanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Swanton.
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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 left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
137 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3083 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Napeoleon, Maumee
1040 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East: Maumee
2828 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Anthony Wayne Trail
1295 ft · 23 sec · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Turn left onto Monclova Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Monclova Road
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Turn right onto Albon Road
1 mi · 2 min · Albon Road
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Turn left onto Maumee-Western Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Maumee-Western Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maumee-Western Road
35 m · 2 sec · Maumee-Western Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maumee-Western Road
1 mi · 1 min · Maumee-Western Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maumee-Western Road
27 m · 2 sec · Maumee-Western Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maumee-Western Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Maumee-Western Road
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Continue on Sager Road
1311 ft · 22 sec · Sager Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sager Road
42 m · 2 sec · Sager Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sager Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Sager Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sager Road
49 m · 3 sec · Sager Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sager Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Sager Road
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Continue on Wilkins Road
2405 ft · 49 sec · Wilkins Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Airport Highway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3079 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Swanton.
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 75 North
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Swanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Swanton?
The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beaverdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Dayton and 78.3 miles from Swanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Swanton.
Stop Ideas Near Beaverdam
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 Beaverdam.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Swanton. Straight-line distance: 127.4 mi (205.03 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swanton
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,917 |
| Coordinates | 41.5886600, -83.8910500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swanton (-83.89105, 41.58866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
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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