Origin
Blanchester, OH
Morning in Blanchester on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanchester, OH to Dayton, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blanchester, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
Blanchester, OH to Dayton, OH is 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m via I 75 and SR 123, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, taking you from one Ohio location to another. It's a relatively short drive, making it perfect for a quick excursion or an addition to a longer journey. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect a bit of everything as you make your way north. Given its brevity, it’s an easily manageable one-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| SR 123 | 10.3 mi | 17m |
| South Nixon Camp Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Broadway Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bunnell Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| SR 73 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bypass 48 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 11.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchester, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on SR 28; SR 123
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 123
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 123
3
Turn left onto US 22; SR 3; SR 123
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22; SR 3; SR 123
4
Turn right onto SR 123
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mill Street
5
Turn straight onto SR 123
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Nixon Camp Road
6
Continue on SR 123
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 123
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto Bypass 48
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass 48
9
Continue on Miller Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 48
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broadway Street
11
Turn left onto T-128
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bunnell Hill Road
12
Turn left onto SR 73
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 73
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn slight right
198 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 741
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on SR 741
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Springboro Pike
16
Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Austin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
21
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
22
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
23
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Blanchester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 18.3 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
SR 73
Turn left onto SR 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.12 one way
$14.25 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
SW 1 to 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 55% of the route being highway driving. You'll encounter about 11.3 miles on I 75, which is the longest uninterrupted stretch, allowing for some steady cruising. The journey transitions between the faster pace of the interstate and local roads like SR 123 and South Nixon Camp Road. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from open highway to potentially more winding or stop-and-go sections as you get closer to your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.9 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (SR 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dayton, OH
Full guide →Founded 1796
Top landmarks
- • National Museum of the United States Air Force — aerospace museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, United States
- • Wright Flyer III — third powered aircraft built by the Wright brothers
- • Dayton Art Institute — art museum and school in Dayton, Ohio
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dayton, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (SR 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dayton, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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