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Trip from Bradford, OH to Brown, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

26.6 mi

43 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bradford, OH, OH

Bradford, OH

Israyosoy S.

Downtown Brown, OH, OH

Brown, OH

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

Bradford, OH to Brown, OH is 26.6 miles and takes about 42m via Troy Avenue and State Route 202, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within the Midwest region, specifically staying within Ohio. Expect a mixed drive that won't feel like a long haul, making it an easy option for a quick trip. Given its brief duration and low fuel cost, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or a simple transfer between locations without much planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Troy Avenue 9.6 mi 15m
State Route 202 5.3 mi 7m
US 36 4.1 mi 6m
SR 571 3.9 mi 5m
North Miami Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
SR 41 0.8 mi 1m
North High Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Troy Avenue — 9.6 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradford, OH and Brown, OH.

1

Start on East Main Street

34 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto SR 721

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Miami Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 36

4.1 mi · 6 min · US 36
4

Turn right onto SR 41; SR 48

0.5 mi · 52 sec · North High Street
5

Turn left onto SR 41

9.6 mi · 15 min · Troy Avenue
6

Enter roundabout

131 ft · 2 sec
7

Continue

116 ft · 4 sec
8

Turn slight right onto SR 41

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
9

Turn straight onto SR 41

0.8 mi · 1 min · SR 41
10

Turn right onto SR 202

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 202
11

Turn left onto SR 571

3.9 mi · 5 min · SR 571
12

Turn left onto Dayton-Brandt Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Dayton-Brandt Road
13

Arrive at destination

Dayton-Brandt Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 721 / North Miami Avenue

Turn left onto SR 721 / North Miami Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 36

Turn left onto US 36

Navigation decision point

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 41; SR 48 / North High Street

Turn right onto SR 41; SR 48 / North High Street

Navigation decision point

4
15.3 mi into trip | ~25m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
22.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | SR 571

Turn left onto SR 571

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.13 one way

$8.26 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $4.58 $9.16
premium $4.91 $5.14 $10.28
diesel $5.61 $5.87 $11.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Bradford, OH

Late night in Bradford on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brown, OH

Late night in Brown on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

42m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Troy Avenue, State Route 202, and US 36. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 9.6 miles on Troy Avenue, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely transition between more open highway sections and potentially more local or town-adjacent roads as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience different driving conditions throughout the 26.6-mile trip.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Troy Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 721 / North Miami Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 721 / North Miami Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (SR 41; SR 48 / North High Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Troy Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (SR 721 / North Miami Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (SR 41; SR 48 / North High Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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