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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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 and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
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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.
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Start on East Mc Conkey Street
44 m · 12 sec · East Mc Conkey Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
135 m · 11 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
1972 ft · 40 sec · West South Street
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Continue on Shreve Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Shreve Road
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Continue on Shreve Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Shreve Road
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Continue on State Route 226
1425 ft · 30 sec · State Route 226
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 226
48 m · 3 sec · State Route 226
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Continue on Shreve Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Shreve Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
902 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Turn right
15.4 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive
667 ft · 14 sec · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1068 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2349 ft · 40 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Route 97
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Columbus
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54.2 mi · 58 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 Shreve 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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worthington.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreve and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 131.02 mi (210.85 km).
#1 Shreve
Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814500, -82.0218100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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