How far is Fairlawn, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Fairlawn, OH to Dayton, OH is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
193.74 mi
02h 57m
Flight
165.45 mi
266.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.45 mi
Kilometers
266.26 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.74 mi
Kilometers
311.8 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Fairlawn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairlawn
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairlawn
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Fairlawn
95.2 mi
01h 28m
To Dayton
98.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Miller Road

    25 m · 5 sec · South Miller Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Medina Road

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Medina Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 71 South: Columbus

    1506 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
109 mi · 56%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 28%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 6%
Medina Road
8.27 mi · 4%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
West Market Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 28m from Fairlawn
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairlawn and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Fairlawn and 98.5 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairlawn and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairlawn and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 165.45 mi (266.26 km).

Fairlawn

#1 Fairlawn

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population7,516
Coordinates41.1278300, -81.6098400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: South Miller Road (-81.609768, 41.127829)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.88 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.68 gal · 51.76 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.02 $58.03
Premium $4.79 $32.76 $65.53
Diesel $4.30 $29.44 $58.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairlawn and Dayton. The current time is 01:56:33.

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.