How far is Dayton, OH from Toronto, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Toronto, OH is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
219.95 mi
04h 18m
Flight
195.88 mi
315.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.88 mi
Kilometers
315.24 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.95 mi
Kilometers
353.98 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toronto
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Toronto
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Glenford
OH

Town

From Dayton
109.8 mi
02h 09m
To Toronto
110.2 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Continue on East Freeway

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1831 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1519 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  25. 25

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Trenton Street

    1613 ft · 35 sec · Trenton Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South River Avenue

    93 m · 6 sec · South River Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1483 ft · 35 sec · South 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    91 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
74.8 mi · 34%
US 70 East
55 mi · 25%
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
23.9 mi · 11%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 10%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.5 mi · 8%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

74.8 mi · 01h 22m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
195.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenford
02h 09m from Dayton
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Toronto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Glenford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from Dayton and 110.2 miles from Toronto.

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

The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.75 one way or $57.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Toronto.

Stop Ideas Near Glenford

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

58 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Toronto. Straight-line distance: 195.88 mi (315.24 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Toronto

City in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

Population4,902
Coordinates40.4642300, -80.6009100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Toronto (-80.60091, 40.46423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.38 L · about $28.75
Round trip
$57.50
15.52 gal · 58.76 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.75 $57.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.92 $65.84
Premium $4.79 $37.17 $74.34
Diesel $4.30 $33.40 $66.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Toronto. The current time is 00:21:51.

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.