How far is Liberty Center, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Liberty Center, OH to Dayton, OH is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty Center and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Center and Dayton.
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Start on South Damascus Street
1 km · 1 min · South Damascus Street
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Continue straight
2 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
26.8 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto North Perry Street
2522 ft · 49 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
13.5 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street
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Continue on North Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · North Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on North West Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto West Wayne Street
84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2451 ft · 49 sec · North West Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1529 ft · 31 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West Breese Road
1135 ft · 36 sec · West Breese Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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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 Liberty Center and Dayton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Liberty Center and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Liberty Center to Dayton?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Liberty Center and 64.6 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Liberty Center and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Cridersville
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 Cridersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty Center and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 116.77 mi (187.93 km).
#1 Liberty Center
City in Henry County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,123 |
| Coordinates | 41.4433800, -84.0088300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $3.71 | $16.49 | $32.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.15 | $38.31 |
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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