How far is Manchester, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Manchester, OH to Dayton, OH is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
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.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
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 Manchester and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Dayton.
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Start on West Nimisila Road
3 mi · 7 min · West Nimisila Road
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Continue on Fulton Street
620 ft · 25 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto North Street
1532 ft · 52 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
64 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
2697 ft · 1 min · Hickory Street
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Canal Fulton Road Northwest
1239 ft · 30 sec · Canal Fulton Road Northwest
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Continue on Warwick Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Warwick Road
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Merge slight right onto Akron Road
984 ft · 24 sec · Akron Road
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Turn sharp right onto Wadsworth Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Easton Road
57 m · 4 sec · East Easton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Easton Road
15.3 mi · 21 min · East Easton Road
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Continue on East Oak Street
2574 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Salem Road
838 ft · 17 sec · West Salem Road
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Continue on Congress Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road
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Continue on Congress Road
1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road
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Take the ramp left
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
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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 Manchester 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.
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
87.6 mi · 01h 35m
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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Dayton?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 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?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Manchester and 101.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 10:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Manchester and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
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 Berkshire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 160.28 mi (257.94 km).
#1 Manchester
Situated in the northeastern region of Ohio, this community is located within Summit County, lying just south of the major industrial and urban center of Akron.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9370000, -81.5692900 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $44.35 | $88.71 |
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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