How far is Portage, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Portage, OH to Dayton, OH is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Auglaize 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 Portage and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Dayton.
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Start on West Main Street
30 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Findlay Pike
2957 ft · 58 sec · South Findlay Pike
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cygnet Road
70 m · 5 sec · Cygnet Road
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Turn right
72 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Lima
1540 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
116.7 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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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 Portage 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 75 South
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Portage 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 Portage to Dayton?
The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Portage and 62.3 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portage and Chance Rain Showers near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Cridersville
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 Cridersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 111.98 mi (180.22 km).
#1 Portage
Village in Wood County, Ohio
| Population | 490 |
| Coordinates | 41.3267200, -83.6507700 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $4.15 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $23.10 | $46.21 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
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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