How far is Westland, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Westland, OH to Dayton, OH is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.84 mi
02h 54m
Flight
122.78 mi
197.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.78 mi
Kilometers
197.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.84 mi
Kilometers
252.41 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-18T23:19
Arrive Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Truro
OH

Township in Franklin County, Ohio

From Westland
77.4 mi
01h 27m
To Dayton
79.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
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 Westland and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Westland Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Westland Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elliott Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · South Elliott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elliott Cross Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Elliott Cross Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    613 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Monument Street

    98 m · 13 sec · Monument Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2328 ft · 45 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Columbus Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ohio State Route 13

    11.6 mi · 18 min · Ohio State Route 13

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Continue on West Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
57.6 mi · 37%
Ohio State Route 13
44.4 mi · 28%
Elliott Cross Road
17.3 mi · 11%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 7%
Westland Road
2.74 mi · 2%
North Columbus Street
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
122.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Truro
01h 27m from Westland
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westland 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 Westland to Dayton?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Truro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Westland and 79.5 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Truro

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 122.78 mi (197.6 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Population2,018
Coordinates39.5503500, -81.8993000
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland Road (-81.899286, 39.550583)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $20.49
Round trip
$40.98
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.49 $40.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.46 $46.92
Premium $4.79 $26.49 $52.98
Diesel $4.30 $23.80 $47.60

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 Westland and Dayton. The current time is 23:19:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.