How far is Valley View, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Valley View, OH to Dayton, OH is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 17m.
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.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley View and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley View and Dayton.
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Start on Hathaway Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hathaway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Road
2175 ft · 56 sec · Canal Road
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Turn right onto Hillside Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Hillside Road
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Turn left onto Brecksville Road
2669 ft · 50 sec · Brecksville Road
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Turn right onto East Pleasant Valley Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Pleasant Valley Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 South: Akron
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left
110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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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 Valley View 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 271 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Valley View and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley View to Dayton?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Valley View and 104.3 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 10:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.44 one way or $58.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Valley View and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley View and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 176.34 mi (283.79 km).
#1 Valley View
Situated in Cuyahoga County south of Cleveland, this village lies primarily within the low-lying Cuyahoga River valley at an elevation of approximately 643 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3878300, -81.6045700 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $4.03 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $37.62 | $75.23 |
| Diesel | $6.41 | $46.89 | $93.77 |
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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