Origin
Canal Fulton, OH
Morning in Canal Fulton on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canal Fulton, OH to Dayton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
189.3 mi
305 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canal Fulton, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
This 189.3-mile drive from Canal Fulton to Dayton, Ohio, is a straightforward 3-hour and 43-minute journey. You'll primarily be on the Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway and West Freeway, with about 37% of the route on highways. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day adventure. The Midwest scenery provides a consistent backdrop for this relatively short hop between two Ohio cities. It's a practical option for a quick visit or transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.7 miles from Canal Fulton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway | 87.6 mi | 1h 34m |
| West Freeway | 54.2 mi | 58m |
| East Easton Road | 15.4 mi | 20m |
| SR 4 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Warwick Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| I 670 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Warwick Drive Northwest | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Congress Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
— 87.6 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canal Fulton, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on SR 93
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cherry Street East
2
Turn right onto CR 17
293 ft
·
11 sec
·
Canal Street Northwest
3
Turn left onto CR 365
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Market Street West
4
Turn right onto TR 366
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Milan Street North
5
Continue on TR 366
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Warwick Drive Northwest
6
Continue on TR 366
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warwick Road
7
Turn slight left onto CR 116
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Canal Fulton Road Northwest
8
Continue on CR 116
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Warwick Road
9
Merge onto SR 585
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Akron Road
10
Turn sharp right onto SR 57
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wadsworth Road
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 604
188 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Easton Road
12
Continue on SR 604
15 mi
·
20 min
·
East Easton Road
13
Continue on SR 604
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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East Oak Street
14
Turn right onto SR 539
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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West Salem Road
15
Continue on SR 539
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Road
16
Continue on SR 539
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Congress Road
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
18
Merge onto I 71
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 670
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 70
54 mi
·
58 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto SR 4
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 4
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
11 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 4
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 43-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel, which should be easy to find along the main roads. The estimated fuel cost of $29 makes budgeting straightforward. Keep an eye out for changes in road surface and speed limits as you transition between highway and local segments, especially on the Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, which accounts for a significant portion of your travel.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.7 miles from Canal Fulton, OH, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.7 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Canal Fulton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Canal Fulton, OH
This is one driving day of about 189.3 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Canal Fulton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway for about 87.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.7 miles from Canal Fulton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.6 miles.
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 117.3 and 188.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
117.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
7
117.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
8
176.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
|
SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
8
177.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
|
SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
7
188.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.38 one way
$58.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $32.61 | $65.21 |
| premium | $4.91 | $36.59 | $73.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.88 | $9.09 |
| Efficient EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.56 | $7.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.50 | $12.12 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Morning in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
16 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
3h 43m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 182.8
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 182.8
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 6.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, balancing highway speeds with some local road sections. The Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway makes up the longest stretch, with an uninterrupted 87.6 miles that will allow you to settle into a rhythm. While 37% of the drive is on highways, the overall profile suggests a varied experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. This blend means you'll encounter different driving conditions as you make your way across Ohio.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.6 mi on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 117.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 189.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 117.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.8 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Canal Fulton, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
New Carlisle
176.8 mi in
|
~3h 26m
|
via SR 4
About the Cities
Starting in Canal Fulton, OH
Full guide →Canal Fulton is a city in Stark County, 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 3h 43m. Total distance: 189.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.6 miles on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 117.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.8 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Dayton, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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