How far is Martins Ferry, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Martins Ferry, OH to Dayton, OH is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martins Ferry and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martins Ferry and Dayton.
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Start on the route
92 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
680 ft · 18 sec · Hanover Street
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
982 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on North Lincoln Avenue
151 m · 11 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1381 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Marion Street
79 m · 6 sec · Marion Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right
125.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Martins Ferry 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 70 West
Merge slight right
125 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Martins Ferry and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Martins Ferry to Dayton?
The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Martins Ferry and 99.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Martins Ferry and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
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 Hebron.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martins Ferry and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 185.16 mi (297.99 km).
#1 Martins Ferry
City in Belmont County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 40.0959100, -80.7245300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.74 | $59.47 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
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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