How far is Dayton, OH from Walnut Creek, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Walnut Creek, OH is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Walnut Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Walnut Creek.
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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 right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
2707 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road
75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road
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Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
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Continue on West Coshocton Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · West Coshocton Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
15.6 mi · 18 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
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Continue on Millersburg Road
4 mi · 6 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on West Liberty Street
1666 ft · 34 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1277 ft · 22 sec · North Market Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on South Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1924 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
20.8 mi · 31 min · Millersburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
6.8 mi · 10 min · East Jackson Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1384 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 39
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Route 39
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1216 ft · 24 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Walnut Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 70 East
Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Walnut Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Walnut Creek?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Gahanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Dayton and 82 miles from Walnut Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Walnut Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Gahanna
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 Gahanna.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Walnut Creek. Straight-line distance: 141.19 mi (227.22 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut Creek
Township in Holmes County, Ohio
| Population | 3,924 |
| Coordinates | 40.5414500, -81.7218000 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Creek (-81.7218, 40.54145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.48 | $48.95 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.83 | $49.67 |
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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