How far is Lake Mohawk, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Lake Mohawk, OH to Dayton, OH is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Mohawk and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mohawk and Dayton.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Iroquois Trail
647 ft · 23 sec · Iroquois Trail
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Turn right onto Pontiac Trail
1267 ft · 45 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Continue on Pontiac Trail
1050 ft · 40 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Turn left onto West Mohawk Drive
3196 ft · 2 min · West Mohawk Drive
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Continue on East Mohawk Drive
71 m · 10 sec · East Mohawk Drive
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Continue on June Road Northwest
2654 ft · 2 min · June Road Northwest
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Continue on Citrus Road Northwest
2852 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road Northwest
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Continue on Morges Road
1224 ft · 34 sec · Morges Road
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Continue on West Porter Street
1150 ft · 37 sec · West Porter Street
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Turn left onto North Reed Avenue
723 ft · 25 sec · North Reed Avenue
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Turn left onto West Canal Street
2300 ft · 39 sec · West Canal Street
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on Minerva Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Continue on Zwallen Way
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way
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Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
3100 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 14 min
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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 Lake Mohawk 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 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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Mohawk and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Mohawk to Dayton?
The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Lake Mohawk and 106.6 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.04 one way or $60.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Mohawk and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mohawk and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 169.88 mi (273.39 km).
#1 Lake Mohawk
Situated within Carroll County in eastern Ohio, this body of water is a private, man-made reservoir created by impounding local streams.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6667300, -81.1992700 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $3.98 | $30.04 | $60.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $34.44 | $68.89 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $38.52 | $77.04 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $48.25 | $96.50 |
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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