How far is Nelson, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Nelson, OH to Dayton, OH is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Dayton.
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Start on Nelson Town Square
887 ft · 30 sec · Nelson Town Square
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Exit the rotary
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Twinsburg Warren Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Twinsburg Warren Road
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Turn left onto Painesville Ravenna Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Painesville Ravenna Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
6.2 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
605 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left
110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54.2 mi · 58 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 Nelson 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 271 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Nelson and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Dayton?
The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.4 miles from Nelson and 116.3 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.27 one way or $60.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Nelson and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 196.64 mi (316.46 km).
#1 Nelson
Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100600, -81.0514800 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $39.13 | $78.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.16 | $70.33 |
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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