How far is Genoa, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Genoa, OH to Dayton, OH is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Genoa and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genoa and Dayton.
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Start on West 6th Street
37 m · 8 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1030 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
7.2 mi · 13 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Rocky Road
3010 ft · 1 min · Rocky Road
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Turn right onto Fremont Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Fremont Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fremont Pike
45 m · 2 sec · Fremont Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Fremont Pike
2580 ft · 42 sec · Fremont Pike
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Continue on US Highway 20
662 ft · 10 sec · US Highway 20
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Continue on Fremont Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fremont Pike
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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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 Genoa 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 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Genoa and Chance Rain Showers near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Genoa to Dayton?
The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Genoa and 72.1 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Genoa and Chance Rain Showers near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
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 Cairo.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Genoa and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 129.15 mi (207.84 km).
#1 Genoa
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,262 |
| Coordinates | 41.5181100, -83.3590900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.31 | $44.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
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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