How far is Westlake, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Westlake, OH to Dayton, OH is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westlake and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westlake and Dayton.
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Start on Beechwood Drive
773 ft · 39 sec · Beechwood Drive
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
54 m · 10 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Forest Parkway
705 ft · 31 sec · Forest Parkway
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Turn right onto Center Ridge Road
1623 ft · 45 sec · Center Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Dover Center Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Center Road
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Turn right onto Lorain Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road
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Turn left onto Stearns Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Stearns Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 480 West: Toledo
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 10
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: North Ridgeville, Wooster
1214 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 83 Alternate
1365 ft · 35 sec · State Route 83 Alternate
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Butternut Ridge Road
548 ft · 11 sec · Butternut Ridge Road
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Continue on Lorain Road
931 ft · 27 sec · Lorain Road
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Turn sharp right onto Avon Belden Road
8 mi · 11 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1571 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 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 Westlake 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
93.5 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westlake and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westlake to Dayton?
The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 100.8 miles from Westlake and 107.5 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westlake and Sunny 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 Westlake and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 167.2 mi (269.09 km).
#1 Westlake
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 31,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553200, -81.9179200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 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 | $3.71 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.21 | $70.41 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.63 | $63.27 |
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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