How far is Minerva Park, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Minerva Park, OH to Dayton, OH is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.75 mi
01h 24m
Flight
69.67 mi
112.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.67 mi
Kilometers
112.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.75 mi
Kilometers
134.78 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Minerva Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minerva Park
2026-04-18T20:26
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minerva Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brighton
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Minerva Park
39.8 mi
00h 42m
To Dayton
44 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minerva Park and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Minerva Lake Road

    2412 ft · 1 min · Minerva Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ferris Road

    2493 ft · 53 sec · Ferris Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Westerville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Westerville Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Cleveland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1153 ft · 39 sec · East 11th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    710 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2108 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minerva Park 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 65%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 14%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 6%
Cleveland Avenue
3.84 mi · 5%
Westerville Road
2.14 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right onto West Freeway

54.2 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 42m from Minerva Park
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Minerva Park 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 Minerva Park to Dayton?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Minerva Park and 44 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Minerva Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

48 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minerva Park and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 km).

Minerva Park

#1 Minerva Park

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,318
Coordinates40.0764500, -82.9437900
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Minerva Lake Road (-82.944018, 40.077025)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.93
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.97 $21.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.56 $25.11
Premium $4.79 $14.18 $28.36
Diesel $4.30 $12.74 $25.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Minerva Park and Dayton. The current time is 20:26:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.