How far is Kinsman, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Kinsman, OH to Dayton, OH is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
191.87 mi
03h 08m
Flight
176.02 mi
283.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.02 mi
Kilometers
283.28 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.87 mi
Kilometers
308.78 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Kinsman
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinsman
2026-04-19T01:17
Arrive Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kinsman
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
Hebron
OH

Town in Ohio, USA

From Kinsman
96.7 mi
01h 34m
To Dayton
95.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 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 Kinsman and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kinsman Road

    639 ft · 30 sec · Kinsman Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairpoint Maynard Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Fairpoint Maynard Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Provident Fairpoint Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Provident Fairpoint Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    2410 ft · 43 sec · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Butler Street

    128 m · 21 sec · North Butler Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2577 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on National Road West

    1.2 km · 1 min · National Road West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    115 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Continue on West Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Road West
116 mi · 60%
West Freeway
57.6 mi · 30%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 6%
Provident Fairpoint Road
2.43 mi · 1%
Fairpoint Maynard Road
2.39 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

National Road West

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 06m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
01h 34m from Kinsman
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kinsman and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Kinsman and 95.1 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hebron

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

43 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinsman and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 176.02 mi (283.28 km).

Kinsman

#1 Kinsman

Unincorporated community in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States

Population1,748
Coordinates40.1336800, -80.9045400
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Kinsman Road (-80.904557, 40.133407)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.63 L · about $25.08
Round trip
$50.17
13.54 gal · 51.26 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.08 $50.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.72 $57.44
Premium $4.79 $32.43 $64.86
Diesel $4.30 $29.14 $58.28

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 Kinsman and Dayton. The current time is 01:17:18.

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.