How far is Dudley, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Dudley, OH to Dayton, OH is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dudley and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dudley and Dayton.
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Start on the route
145 m · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Town Highway 326
141 m · 21 sec · Town Highway 326
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Turn left onto Pine Lake Road
71 m · 17 sec · Pine Lake Road
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Turn sharp right onto Hunkadora Road
1790 ft · 1 min · Hunkadora Road
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Turn left onto Marietta Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Marietta Road
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Turn left onto McConnelsville Road
1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 North
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dudley and Dayton.
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 70 West
Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dudley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dudley to Dayton?
The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Dudley and 87.1 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Dudley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Pataskala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dudley and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 142.61 mi (229.51 km).
#1 Dudley
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 39.7006300, -81.5087300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.05 | $52.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
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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