How far is Shreve, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Shreve, OH to Dayton, OH is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.6 mi
02h 43m
Flight
131.02 mi
210.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.02 mi
Kilometers
210.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.6 mi
Kilometers
266.51 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Shreve
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreve
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreve
9:30 PM EDT
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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Shreve
80.8 mi
01h 21m
To Dayton
84.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Mc Conkey Street

    44 m · 12 sec · East Mc Conkey Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    135 m · 11 sec · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1972 ft · 40 sec · West South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Shreve Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Shreve Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Shreve Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Shreve Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 226

    1425 ft · 30 sec · State Route 226

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 226

    48 m · 3 sec · State Route 226

  8. 8

    Continue on Shreve Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Shreve Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15.4 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive

    667 ft · 14 sec · Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1068 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2349 ft · 40 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 97

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 97

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Columbus

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  25. 25

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
55.2 mi · 33%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 33%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 7%
Shreve Road
7.14 mi · 4%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 3%
South Market Street
2.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
01h 21m from Shreve
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shreve and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Shreve and 84.8 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.64 one way or $43.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreve and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Worthington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worthington.

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreve and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 131.02 mi (210.85 km).

Shreve

#1 Shreve

Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population1,526
Coordinates40.6814500, -82.0218100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mc Conkey Street (-82.021807, 40.681526)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $21.64
Round trip
$43.27
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.64 $43.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.77 $49.55
Premium $4.79 $27.97 $55.95
Diesel $4.30 $25.14 $50.27

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreve and Dayton. The current time is 01:06:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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