How far is Northwest, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Northwest, OH to Dayton, OH is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Van Wert County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwest and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwest and Dayton.
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Start on the route
77 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 4.75
555 ft · 21 sec · County Road 4.75
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Turn left onto County Road S
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road S
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
2343 ft · 54 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Toledo
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
10.7 mi · 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 15
2355 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
14.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East Perry Street
16.6 mi · 23 min · East Perry Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
42.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right
1236 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
68 m · 6 sec · South 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 Northwest and Dayton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Perry Street
Continue straight
42.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Northwest and Chance Rain Showers near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northwest to Dayton?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Ohio City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Northwest and 83.5 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northwest and Chance Rain Showers near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Ohio City
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 Ohio City.
Bryan
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwest and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 136.52 mi (219.71 km).
#1 Northwest
Township in Williams County, Ohio
| Population | 1,204 |
| Coordinates | 41.6917200, -84.7332900 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.59 | $55.18 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
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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