How far is Kingsville, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Kingsville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 270 miles (434.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.5 miles (379 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
269.98 mi
04h 12m
Flight
235.51 mi
379.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.51 mi
Kilometers
379.01 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.98 mi
Kilometers
434.49 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsville
2026-04-19T05:18
Arrive Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsville
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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Kingsville
134.9 mi
02h 06m
To Dayton
135.1 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 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 Kingsville and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    19 m · 9 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    51 m · 14 sec · Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2195 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  10. 10

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 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 Kingsville 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
138 mi · 51%
Lake Street
60 mi · 22%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 20%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 4%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
235.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
02h 06m from Kingsville
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kingsville and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270 miles (434.5 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from Kingsville and 135.1 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 235.5 miles (379 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.31 one way or $70.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 235.51 mi (379.01 km).

Kingsville

#1 Kingsville

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,693
Coordinates41.8908900, -80.6761900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Street (-80.676074, 41.890968)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.06 L · about $35.31
Round trip
$70.62
19.06 gal · 72.12 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.31 $70.62
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.43 $80.85
Premium $4.79 $45.65 $91.30
Diesel $4.30 $41.02 $82.03

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 Kingsville and Dayton. The current time is 05:18:08.

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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.