Origin
Centerville, OH
Morning in Centerville on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, 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
17m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Centerville to Dayton, you are looking at a quick 9.6-mile commute that typically takes about 17 minutes. This short journey stays entirely on local roads, meaning you won't need to worry about highway navigation or tolls. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day, or even just a morning or afternoon errand. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Midwestern cities. Since both locations are within Ohio, you will remain in the familiar landscape of the Midwest throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Far Hills Avenue | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Patterson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Franklin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Far Hills Avenue
— 7.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on SR 725
127 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Franklin Street
2
Turn left onto SR 48; SR 725
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
3
Continue on SR 48
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Patterson Boulevard
5
Turn left onto SR 48
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
6
Turn left onto East 4th Street
513 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 4th Street
7
Turn right onto South Main Street
303 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 48; SR 725 / Far Hills Avenue
Turn left onto SR 48; SR 725 / Far Hills Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 48 / South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps your focus engaged as you navigate through the area. You will spend the majority of your time on Far Hills Avenue, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.7 miles. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets rather than cruising on an interstate. The road transitions from Far Hills Avenue to South Main Street and finally South Jefferson Street as you approach your destination. It is a practical, urban-style drive that requires more attention to turns and traffic signals than a high-speed highway trek.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Far Hills Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 48; SR 725 / Far Hills Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 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 48; SR 725 / Far Hills Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (SR 48 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,024 ft
738 ft
Total Climb
148 ft
Total Descent
429 ft
Highest Point
1,024 ft
~4.1 mi in
Elevation Range
286 ft
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 17m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Far Hills 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 48; SR 725 / Far Hills Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (SR 48 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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