How far is Hicksville, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Hicksville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
Village in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hicksville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hicksville and Dayton.
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Start on South Main Street
40 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
1630 ft · 30 sec · West High Street
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Turn left onto Antwerp Drive
7.9 mi · 14 min · Antwerp Drive
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Turn left onto Canal Street
116 m · 10 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Erie Street
15.6 mi · 27 min · Erie Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Van Wort
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Van Wert-Decatur Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wert-Decatur Road
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Continue on West Ervin Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Ervin Road
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
55.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
1236 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
68 m · 6 sec · South 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 Hicksville and Dayton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
55.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hicksville and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hicksville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Hicksville and 69.8 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hicksville and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hicksville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 110.15 mi (177.27 km).
#1 Hicksville
Township in Defiance County, Ohio
| Population | 3,405 |
| Coordinates | 41.2931100, -84.7619000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.73 | $39.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.27 | $44.55 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.01 | $40.03 |
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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