Origin
Brown, OH
Late night in Brown on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brown, OH to Laura, 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
35m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brown, OH
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Laura, OH
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Trip Overview
Brown, OH to Laura, OH is 19.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes via SR 571, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive takes you across the Midwest, staying within Ohio for its entirety. It's a convenient option for a quick hop between nearby towns, ideal for a spontaneous trip or a simple relocation of your vehicle. Given its brief duration, you won't need to worry about extensive meal breaks or overnight stays, making it a straightforward journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 571 | 14.5 mi | 24m |
| Hayes Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Dayton-Brandt Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pike Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Miami Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 571
— 14.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brown, OH and Laura, OH.
1
Start on Dayton-Brandt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton-Brandt Road
2
Turn right onto SR 571
14 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 571
3
Turn right onto SR 48; SR 571
175 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Miami Street
4
Turn left onto SR 571
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hayes Street
5
Continue on Pike Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pike Street
6
Continue on Pike Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pike Street
7
Arrive at destination
Pike Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 571
Turn right onto SR 571
Navigation decision point
3
14.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 48; SR 571 / North Miami Street
Turn right onto SR 48; SR 571 / North Miami Street
Navigation decision point
3
14.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 571 / Hayes Street
Turn left onto SR 571 / Hayes Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Laura, OH
Late night in Laura on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 74% of it utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 14.5 miles on SR 571 without needing to turn, offering a consistent pace. The drive primarily follows SR 571 and includes segments on Hayes Street and Dayton-Brandt Road. Expect a straightforward experience with minimal complex intersections, allowing for a smooth and uninterrupted journey for most of the trip.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on SR 571.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 571 and Hayes Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 571.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brown, OH to Laura, OH is easy. At 35m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 571): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (SR 48; SR 571 / North Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (SR 571 / Hayes Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on SR 571. 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: at 0.3 miles (SR 571): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (SR 48; SR 571 / North Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (SR 571 / Hayes 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 Laura, 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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