How far is Windham, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Windham, OH to Dayton, OH is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
228.2 mi
03h 38m
Flight
194.04 mi
312.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.04 mi
Kilometers
312.28 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.2 mi
Kilometers
367.25 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windham
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Windham
113.7 mi
01h 49m
To Dayton
114.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    5 mi · 9 min · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Richfield Hudson Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Richfield Hudson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2904 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

    605 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  17. 17

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
121 mi · 53%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 24%
Ohio Turnpike
20.1 mi · 9%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 5%
West Center Street
5 mi · 2%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
194.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 49m from Windham
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Windham and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windham to Dayton?

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Windham and 114.5 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Windham and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 194.04 mi (312.28 km).

Windham

#1 Windham

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,862
Coordinates41.2350600, -81.0492600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: West Center Street (-81.049261, 41.235136)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.15 $68.30
Premium $4.79 $38.56 $77.12
Diesel $4.30 $34.65 $69.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Windham and Dayton. The current time is 01:54:54.

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.