Origin
Bridgetown, OH
Late night in Bridgetown on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgetown, 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 15m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgetown, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
Bridgetown to Dayton is 59.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a quick journey between these two Ohio cities. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 36.1 mi | 41m |
| Circle Freeway | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| Harrison Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Race Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Moonridge Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bridgetown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 36.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgetown, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on North Glen Road
61 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Glen Road
2
Turn left onto Moonridge Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Moonridge Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 264
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bridgetown Road
4
Turn left onto Race Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Race Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Harrison Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West
7
Merge onto I 74; US 52
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 275
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Circle Freeway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
15
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
16
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
17
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Bridgetown, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Race Road
Turn left onto Race Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 275 / Circle Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275 / Circle Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
8
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
$9.19 one way
$18.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Dayton, OH
Late night in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Woodlawn, OH
30 mi in
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
2 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
1h 15m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 88% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on the Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway, experiencing a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.1 miles on the Mill Creek Expressway, offering a solid period of steady driving. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Harrison Avenue at some point suggests a transition into more urban or local road conditions as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.1 mi on Mill Creek Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Race Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.8 miles (Race Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 15m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.1 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. 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 0.8 miles (Race Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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