How far is Dayton, OH from Warren, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Warren, OH is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Warren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Warren.
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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 right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
121 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
35.5 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5
2003 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
587 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
867 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
152 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
657 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto West Market Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Continue on West Market Street
2021 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Mahoning Avenue Northwest
105 m · 11 sec · Mahoning Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto High Street Northwest
564 ft · 19 sec · High Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Warren.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Warren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Warren?
The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Dayton and 120.5 miles from Warren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Warren.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Warren. Straight-line distance: 204.54 mi (329.18 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warren
City in the U.
| Population | 3,922 |
| Coordinates | 41.2375600, -80.8184200 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren (-80.81842, 41.23756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.72 | $81.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.58 | $73.17 |
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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