How far is Middlefield, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Middlefield, OH to Dayton, OH is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.41 mi
03h 48m
Flight
201.45 mi
324.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.45 mi
Kilometers
324.2 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.41 mi
Kilometers
383.68 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Middlefield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlefield
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlefield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Middlefield
118.5 mi
01h 54m
To Dayton
119.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middlefield and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlefield and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kinsman Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kinsman Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Center Street

    2376 ft · 59 sec · East Center Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward the route

    1437 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 422 West: Cleveland

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cochran Road, Harper Road

    2228 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    810 ft · 29 sec · Harper Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cannon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2569 ft · 58 sec · Rockside Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3010 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlefield and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
136 mi · 57%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 23%
US 422 West
13.1 mi · 5%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 5%
Ravenna Road
6.26 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
201.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 54m from Middlefield
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middlefield and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middlefield to Dayton?

The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.5 miles from Middlefield and 119.9 miles from Dayton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.16 one way or $62.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middlefield and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmyra, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmyra.

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlefield and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 201.45 mi (324.2 km).

Middlefield

#1 Middlefield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population4,466
Coordinates41.4620000, -81.0737100
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.073644, 41.461996)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.85 L · about $31.16
Round trip
$62.32
16.82 gal · 63.7 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.16 $62.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.68 $71.35
Premium $4.79 $40.28 $80.57
Diesel $4.30 $36.20 $72.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlefield and Dayton. The current time is 01:52:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.