How far is Northwood, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Dayton, OH is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.82 mi
01h 22m
Flight
54.97 mi
88.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.97 mi
Kilometers
88.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.82 mi
Kilometers
105.93 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Nov 7, 2:54 PM EST
Return by in Northwood
Sat, Nov 7, 4:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northwood
2026-11-07T13:32
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Nov 7, 2:54 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northwood
9:30 PM EST
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
Tremont City
OH

Human settlement in Clark County, Ohio, United States of America

From Northwood
32.2 mi
00h 41m
To Dayton
33.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 111 West

    11 m · 1 sec · County Road 111 West

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    729 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto State Route 638

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 638

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    24.2 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 68

    13.2 mi · 16 min · US Route 68

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton

    1024 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike

    154 m · 11 sec · Upper Valley Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    810 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West National Road

    928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 68
13.2 mi · 20%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 17%
West National Road
11.2 mi · 17%
State Route 638
1.74 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

24.2 mi · 00h 38m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tremont City
00h 41m from Northwood
Leave By
3:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Northwood and Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Tremont City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Northwood and 33.7 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.08 one way or $18.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Northwood and Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Tremont City

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 Tremont City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 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 9 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tremont City.

BUS

Columbus, OH

72 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

116 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

118 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 54.97 mi (88.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Northwood

Situated in the west-central region of Ohio, this small unincorporated community is part of Logan County.

Population0
Coordinates40.4728300, -83.7324300
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 111 West (-83.732413, 40.472932)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $9.08
Round trip
$18.16
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $9.08 $18.16
Mid-grade $4.50 $10.43 $20.86
Premium $5.04 $11.70 $23.40
Diesel $6.36 $14.75 $29.50

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Northwood and Dayton. The current time is 13:32:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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