How far is Guilford, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Guilford, OH to Dayton, OH is about 224.3 miles (361 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.31 mi
03h 46m
Flight
189.25 mi
304.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.25 mi
Kilometers
304.57 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.31 mi
Kilometers
361 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Mon, Jun 1, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Tue, Jun 2, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-06-01T17:47
Arrive Dayton
Mon, Jun 1, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Guilford
112.1 mi
01h 53m
To Dayton
112.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baker Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Baker Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto New Garden Avenue

    12.2 mi · 21 min · New Garden Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Lisbon Street Northeast

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Lisbon Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East Nassau Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Nassau Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Trump Avenue Southeast

    1630 ft · 32 sec · Trump Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    38.1 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
67.1 mi · 30%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 24%
US 30 West
38.1 mi · 17%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 10%
New Garden Avenue
12.2 mi · 5%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
189.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 53m from Guilford
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Guilford 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 Guilford to Dayton?

The road trip is about 224.3 miles (361 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Guilford and 112.2 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 189.25 mi (304.57 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Township in Medina County, Ohio

Population3,390
Coordinates40.7917300, -80.8661900
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Baker Road (-80.866188, 40.791728)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.96 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.61
15.82 gal · 59.92 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.31 $58.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.55 $67.11
Premium $4.79 $37.89 $75.78
Diesel $4.30 $34.04 $68.09

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and Dayton. The current time is 17:47:25.

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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.