How far is Mingo Junction, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Mingo Junction, OH to Dayton, OH is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mingo Junction and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction and Dayton.
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Start on Stanton Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue
160 m · 28 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Standard Avenue
108 m · 16 sec · Standard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
85 m · 8 sec · McLister Avenue
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
788 ft · 26 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Logan Avenue
618 ft · 34 sec · Logan Avenue
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Take the ramp left
656 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 27 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 Mingo Junction 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mingo Junction and Chance 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 Mingo Junction to Dayton?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Mingo Junction and 108.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.34 one way or $56.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mingo Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mingo Junction and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 193.4 mi (311.25 km).
#1 Mingo Junction
Town
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 40.3217400, -80.6098000 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.64 | $73.29 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.93 | $65.85 |
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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