Road trip from Dayton to Lancaster
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ITINERARY
9h 12m474 miles10 stops
1
Chadwick Arboretum
2
Ohio Stadium
3
Tabletop Game Cafe
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
4
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
5
Governor's Residence
6
Point State Park
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
7
Pittsburgh Water Steps
8
Cathedral of Learning
9
Allegheny Cemetery
Instituted in 1844, this 300-acre cemetery is the final resting place of such notables as Lillian Russell, Stephen Foster and General John Neville.
10
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Chadwick Arboretum
Columbus, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
2
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
3
Start:Tabletop Game Cafe
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
4
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
5
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
6
Start:Point State Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(951) review
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
7
Start:Pittsburgh Water Steps
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(94) review
North Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
8
Start:Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(979) review
4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260
9
Start:Allegheny Cemetery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(94) review
Instituted in 1844, this 300-acre cemetery is the final resting place of such notables as Lillian Russell, Stephen Foster and General John Neville.
10
Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
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What's the driving distance between Dayton and Lancaster?
The distance is 474 miles
What's the travel time between Dayton and Lancaster?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 12m mins in normal traffic
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