How far is Walton Hills, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Walton Hills, OH to Dayton, OH is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.72 mi
03h 18m
Flight
177.15 mi
285.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.15 mi
Kilometers
285.09 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.72 mi
Kilometers
332.69 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Walton Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walton Hills
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walton Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Walton Hills
103.3 mi
01h 39m
To Dayton
103.4 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walton Hills and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Egbert Road

    2811 ft · 1 min · Egbert Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunham Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Dunham Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley View Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Valley View Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northfield Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    2298 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walton Hills 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
129 mi · 62%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 26%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 6%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Valley View Road
1.97 mi · 1%
Dunham Road
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
177.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 39m from Walton Hills
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walton Hills and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walton Hills to Dayton?

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 103.3 miles from Walton Hills and 103.4 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Walton Hills and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marengo, 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 Marengo.

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walton Hills and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 177.15 mi (285.09 km).

Walton Hills

#1 Walton Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,256
Coordinates41.3656100, -81.5612300
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Egbert Road (-81.56123, 41.365589)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.61 L · about $27.01
Round trip
$54.02
14.58 gal · 55.22 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.01 $54.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.92 $61.85
Premium $4.79 $34.92 $69.84
Diesel $4.30 $31.38 $62.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Walton Hills and Dayton. The current time is 22:58:40.

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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.