Origin
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Amberley, 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
56m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, OH
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Amberley, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Dayton, OH to Amberley, OH is 44.1 miles and takes about 56 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest and within Ohio, making it a straightforward journey. It's primarily a highway-focused drive that should be easy to manage, even for less experienced road trippers. Consider this route for a simple, direct hop between two points without significant detours or complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 39 mi | 45m |
| West Columbia Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Ludlow Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Shepherd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 35 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Smalley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shepherd Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 39 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Amberley, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
303 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
512 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto SR 48
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Ludlow Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 35 West: Eaton
5
Merge onto US 35
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 35
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
39 mi
·
45 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 13
Toward Shepherd Lane, Reading, Lincoln Heights
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Shepherd Lane
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Shepherd Lane
12
Continue on Shepherd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Shepherd Avenue
13
Turn left onto Smalley Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Smalley Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on West Columbia Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Columbia Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on Ridge Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Burning Tree Lane
140 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burning Tree Lane
17
Arrive at destination
Burning Tree Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Dayton, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.6 — 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
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West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cinc...
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
40.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Shepherd Lane, Reading, Lincoln Heights
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 13
Toward Shepherd Lane, Reading, Lincoln Heights
7
41.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Smalley Road
Turn left onto Smalley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.84 one way
$13.69 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.52 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Amberley, OH
Morning in Amberley on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Middletown, OH
22 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
21 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
56m 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 the highway, with 89% of the mileage spent on high-speed roads like I 75. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 39 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. While the majority is interstate, the route does incorporate some local road time on West Columbia Avenue and Ridge Road as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively smooth and predictable driving experience, typical of a Midwestern highway transit.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Columbia Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 44.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Dayton, OH and Amberley, OH, road signs point toward Reading and Lincoln Heights.
Reading
40.8 mi in
|
~48m
Lincoln Heights
40.8 mi in
|
~48m
About the Cities
Starting 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 56m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39 miles on I 75. 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 Amberley, 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 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: 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 Amberley, 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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