How far is McArthur, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from McArthur, OH to Dayton, OH is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McArthur and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McArthur and Dayton.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 50
14.6 mi · 22 min · US Highway 50
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Continue on Main Street
10.8 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
76.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
92 m · 8 sec · South 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 McArthur 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.
US 35 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
76.3 mi · 01h 26m
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 McArthur and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McArthur to Dayton?
The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from McArthur and 54.2 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McArthur and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
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 McLean.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McArthur and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 97.95 mi (157.64 km).
#1 McArthur
Human settlement in Vinton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 39.2464600, -82.4784900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.15 | $28.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
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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