How far is Leavittsburg, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Leavittsburg, OH to Dayton, OH is about 239.2 miles (385 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
239.21 mi
03h 45m
Flight
202.23 mi
325.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.23 mi
Kilometers
325.46 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.21 mi
Kilometers
384.97 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Leavittsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavittsburg
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavittsburg
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Leavittsburg
119.2 mi
01h 52m
To Dayton
120 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
58°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Caleb Road

    15 m · 3 sec · Caleb Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Leavitt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2952 ft · 59 sec · West Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    721 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2433 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

    605 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  20. 20

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  25. 25

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavittsburg 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
121 mi · 51%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 23%
Ohio Turnpike
35.6 mi · 15%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 5%
West Market Street
5.46 mi · 2%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
202.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 52m from Leavittsburg
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Leavittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.2 miles (385 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Leavittsburg and 120 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.27 one way or $62.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Leavittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavittsburg and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 202.23 mi (325.46 km).

Leavittsburg

#1 Leavittsburg

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,973
Coordinates41.2478300, -80.8770300
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Caleb Road (-80.877025, 41.24795)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.95 L · about $31.27
Round trip
$62.54
16.88 gal · 63.9 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.27 $62.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.80 $71.60
Premium $4.79 $40.43 $80.86
Diesel $4.30 $36.33 $72.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavittsburg and Dayton. The current time is 22:56:44.

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.