How far is Dayton, OH from Valley View, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Valley View, OH is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.64 mi
03h 56m
Flight
176.34 mi
283.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.34 mi
Kilometers
283.79 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.64 mi
Kilometers
332.55 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley View
Fri, Nov 6, 2:11 PM EST
Return by in Dayton
Fri, Nov 6, 6:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-11-06T10:15
Arrive Valley View
Fri, Nov 6, 2:11 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:00 PM EST
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
103.2 mi
01h 58m
To Valley View
103.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Valley View.

  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

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Seven Hills

    1260 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Road

    1 km · 2 min · East Pleasant Valley Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Brecksville Road

    2669 ft · 50 sec · Brecksville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hillside Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Hillside Road

  19. 19

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

    2175 ft · 55 sec · Canal Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hathaway Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Hathaway Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hathaway Road

    2946 ft · 1 min · Hathaway Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hathaway Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
122 mi · 59%
US 70 East
55 mi · 27%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
I 77 North
9.97 mi · 5%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Hillside Road
1.55 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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 58m from Dayton
Leave By
9:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dayton and Light Rain Likely near Valley View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Valley View?

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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 103.2 miles from Dayton and 103.5 miles from Valley View.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Dayton and Light Rain Likely near Valley View.

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 Valley View. Straight-line distance: 176.34 mi (283.79 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Valley View

Situated in Cuyahoga County south of Cleveland, this village lies primarily within the low-lying Cuyahoga River valley at an elevation of approximately 643 feet.

Population0
Coordinates41.3878300, -81.6045700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Valley View (-81.60457, 41.38783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.6 L · about $29.36
Round trip
$58.71
14.58 gal · 55.2 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $29.36 $58.71
Mid-grade $4.61 $33.60 $67.20
Premium $5.15 $37.51 $75.03
Diesel $6.41 $46.76 $93.52

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Valley View. The current time is 10:15:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.