Origin
Clayton, OH
Morning in Clayton on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clayton, 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
21m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
Clayton, OH to Dayton, OH is 13.7 miles and takes about 21m via SR 49, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio, making it a simple point-to-point journey. Given its limited distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion without requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from one point to another efficiently, perfect for when time is of the essence and you need a no-fuss transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 49 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| West 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Salem Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brookville Salem Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Ludlow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Talmadge Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 49
— 11.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Talmadge Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Talmadge Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Salem Street
3
Continue on Brookville Salem Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Brookville Salem Road
4
Turn left onto SR 49
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 49
5
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 49
Exit 26
Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on West 1st Street
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 1st Street
7
Continue on West 1st Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 1st Street
8
Continue on West 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 1st Street
9
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
10
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Salem Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Salem Street
Navigation decision point
9
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 48 / North Ludlow Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / North Ludlow Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West 3rd Street
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:42 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
2 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
21m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 87% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on SR 49, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 11.9 miles. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you can expect smooth, direct travel with minimal slowdowns. While SR 49 is the primary artery, the route also incorporates West 1st Street and West Salem Street, offering a brief transition before reaching your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on SR 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 49 and West 1st Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Salem Street.
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 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (SR 48 / North Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Clayton, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Trotwood along the way.
Trotwood
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
|
via SR 49
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 21m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on SR 49. 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 0.1 miles (West Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (SR 48 / North Ludlow 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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