How far is Elizabeth, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, OH to Dayton, OH is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.55 mi
02h 14m
Flight
113.31 mi
182.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.31 mi
Kilometers
182.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.55 mi
Kilometers
211.71 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Valley View
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Elizabeth
65.9 mi
01h 07m
To Dayton
65.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Powell Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · Powell Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roseville Road

    2828 ft · 55 sec · Roseville Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Maysville Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pine Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    536 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Linden Avenue

    1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Street

    1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward State Street

    882 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Continue on West Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
57.6 mi · 44%
State Street
54.2 mi · 41%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 9%
Maysville Pike
2.56 mi · 2%
Pine Street
1.94 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley View
01h 07m from Elizabeth
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Dayton?

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Elizabeth and 65.7 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Valley View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley View, 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 Valley View.

BUS

Columbus, OH

7 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 113.31 mi (182.36 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Township in Miami County, Ohio

Population1,725
Coordinates39.8753500, -82.0618100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Powell Drive (-82.061548, 39.87527)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.38
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.19 $34.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.68 $39.37
Premium $4.79 $22.23 $44.45
Diesel $4.30 $19.97 $39.94

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Dayton. The current time is 01:31:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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