How far is Dayton, OH from Waterford, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Waterford, OH is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Waterford.
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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 right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
53.7 mi · 1 hr · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60 South, SR 146 East: Seventh Street
706 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto Elberon Avenue
692 ft · 16 sec · Elberon Avenue
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Turn right onto Underwood Street
1556 ft · 30 sec · Underwood Street
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on South River Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South River Road
16.6 mi · 24 min · South River Road
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Continue on West Riverside Drive
2696 ft · 46 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Riverside Drive
29 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive
1780 ft · 32 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1124 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2781 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Marietta Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · Marietta Road
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Continue on 5th Street
760 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
1838 ft · 43 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Lane
65 m · 12 sec · Sunset Lane
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Turn right onto Main Street
55 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
73 m · 17 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 Waterford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
53.7 mi · 01h 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Waterford?
The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Reynoldsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Dayton and 84.3 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsburg
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 Reynoldsburg.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 136.56 mi (219.78 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterford
Township in Washington County, Ohio
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.5423000, -81.6398500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-81.63985, 39.5423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.45 | $56.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
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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