How far is Waterville, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Waterville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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 Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Dayton.
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Start on North 2nd Street
37 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
2433 ft · 51 sec · Mechanic Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Toledo Grand Rapids Road
4 m · 1 sec · Toledo Grand Rapids Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Toledo Grand Rapids Road
2671 ft · 53 sec · Toledo Grand Rapids Road
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Continue on Findlay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Findlay Road
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Continue on North Findlay Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Findlay Street
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Turn left onto Middleton Pike
3.4 mi · 6 min · Middleton Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middleton Pike
36 m · 2 sec · Middleton Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Middleton Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
132 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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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 Waterville 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 75 South
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterville and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Waterville and 70.6 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.45 one way or $36.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterville and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
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 Fort Shawnee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 122.89 mi (197.77 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,596 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008900, -83.7182700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.85 | $47.71 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.43 | $42.87 |
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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