Road Trips from Shiloh, OH
Looking for a weekend escape from Shiloh? Your options range from quick hops to nearby towns with great park access, to longer hauls with a more highway-focused feel. You've got three nearby destinations within an hour's drive, each with access to notable national parks. If you're up for a longer drive, there are also options around four hours away that still offer park proximity. Consider your time and preferred driving style when choosing your adventure.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
9
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Hamilton, OH
56m42.4 mi one way
This 42.4-mile drive, under an hour, offers a mixed terrain experience and includes access to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. It's a convenient option for a day trip, with a solid drive score of 8.
Beavercreek, OH
22m13.8 mi one way
At just 13.8 miles and 40 minutes, this is your shortest trip. It features a mixed drive profile and access to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, making it an easy day trip with a high drive score of 8.
Columbus, OH
1h 25m72.5 mi one way
This 72.5-mile route to Columbus is a highway-focused drive, taking about 1.4 hours. It still provides access to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, with a drive score of 7.
Dublin, OH
1h 29m74.7 mi one way
A slightly longer trip at 74.7 miles and 1.5 hours, this mostly highway drive offers a drive score of 7. Similar to Columbus, you'll have access to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
Springfield, OH
35m27.6 mi one way
This 27.6-mile trip to Springfield is a mostly highway drive lasting only 0.6 hours. With a drive score of 7, it's a quick option that still provides access to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
Full-day getaway
Parma, OH
3h 54m202.9 mi one way
For a longer excursion, Parma is 202.9 miles away, taking around 3.9 hours. This highway-focused drive has a score of 8 and offers access to multiple parks, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park, alongside Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
Akron, OH
3h 42m196.3 mi one way
This 196.3-mile route to Akron takes about 3.7 hours and is primarily highway driving with a score of 8. You'll have access to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Weekend trip
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Cleveland, OH
4h 1m213.6 mi one way
Parma, OH
3h 54m202.9 mi one way
Hamilton, OH
56m42.4 mi one way
Beavercreek, OH
22m13.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With parks like Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park accessible on shorter drives, spring offers a good time to explore historical sites and outdoor spaces.
Summer
The longer highway-focused drives to places like Cleveland or Akron become more appealing in summer, allowing exploration of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Fall
Shiloh's surrounding areas offer access to parks, making fall a suitable time for drives to destinations like Springfield or Beavercreek for outdoor enjoyment.
Winter
The predominantly highway routes to cities like Columbus or Parma are viable year-round, though park access might be limited depending on conditions.
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