How far is Leetonia, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Leetonia, OH to Dayton, OH is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leetonia and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leetonia and Dayton.
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Start on Columbia Street
21 m · 7 sec · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Hazel Street
577 ft · 16 sec · Hazel Street
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
1494 ft · 46 sec · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto Benton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Benton Road
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue on State Route 14
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square
636 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the rotary
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2771 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
22.8 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Leetonia 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
98.8 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Leetonia and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leetonia to Dayton?
The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 119.1 miles from Leetonia and 114.8 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.57 one way or $61.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Leetonia and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leetonia and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 196.81 mi (316.73 km).
#1 Leetonia
City in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,813 |
| Coordinates | 40.8772800, -80.7553600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $30.57 | $61.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.00 | $69.99 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $39.52 | $79.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
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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