How far is McConnelsville, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from McConnelsville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Franklin County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McConnelsville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McConnelsville and Dayton.
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Start on East Main Street
22 m · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Turn uturn onto West Main Street
1203 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Riverside Drive
1776 ft · 32 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Riverside Drive
35 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive
2704 ft · 46 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Continue on Main Street
17.8 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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Continue on South River Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 32 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2154 ft · 55 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp left toward State Street
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 1 hr
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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 McConnelsville and Dayton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving McConnelsville 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 McConnelsville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Truro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from McConnelsville and 76.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.97 one way or $39.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around McConnelsville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Truro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McConnelsville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 124.54 mi (200.42 km).
#1 McConnelsville
Town in Morgan County, Ohio
| Population | 1,720 |
| Coordinates | 39.6486800, -81.8531900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.86 | $45.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.20 | $46.40 |
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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