How far is Wellington, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Wellington, OH to Dayton, OH is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Dayton.
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Start on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
19.7 mi · 28 min · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Take the ramp right
997 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
76 mi · 1 hr 22 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 Wellington and Dayton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
76 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellington 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 Wellington to Dayton?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Wellington and 86 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 142.31 mi (229.03 km).
#1 Wellington
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.1689400, -82.2179400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.56 | $45.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.83 | $51.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
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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