How far is Reno, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Reno, OH to Dayton, OH is about 198 miles (318.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Dayton.
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Start on the route
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Newport Pike
1668 ft · 31 sec · Newport Pike
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Continue on Pike Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Pike Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Reno 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 left
79.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Reno 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 Reno to Dayton?
The road trip is about 198 miles (318.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Reno and 99.2 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Reno and Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
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 Hebron.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 151.29 mi (243.47 km).
#1 Reno
Reno is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3728500, -81.3956700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $3.98 | $27.81 | $55.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $35.66 | $71.33 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $44.67 | $89.35 |
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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