Origin
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Ansonia, 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
58m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Ansonia, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Dayton to Ansonia, you are looking at a straightforward 43.5-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to head out and return without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical drive through the heart of the Ohio Midwest. You will primarily navigate via Salem Avenue, SR 49, and SR 118. Because the trip is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, making it an ideal choice for a casual day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 49 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Salem Avenue | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| SR 118 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| South Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 49
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Ansonia, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
3
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West 2nd Street
4
Continue on West 1st Street
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 1st Street
5
Continue on Salem Avenue
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Salem Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto SR 49
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 49
Exit 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
22 mi
·
26 min
·
SR 49
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pine Street
9
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 121
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Continue on SR 49; SR 118; SR 502; SR 571
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Broadway
11
Enter roundabout onto South Broadway
165 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Broadway
12
Continue on South Broadway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Broadway
13
Continue on SR 118
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 118
14
Arrive at destination
SR 118
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 21.8 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 49
Take the exit onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
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 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
4
34.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
SR 49; SR 121 / Pine Street
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
35 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
SR 49; SR 121 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 121 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
35.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
South Broadway
Enter roundabout onto South Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.50 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 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 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
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
Ansonia, OH
Morning in Ansonia on Tuesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 69% of this trip involves higher-speed travel. The route maintains a consistent pace, anchored by a significant 22.6-mile stretch along SR 49 which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will find that the road transitions from the suburban feel of Salem Avenue into the more open, steady flow of state highway driving. It is a functional, efficient drive that minimizes stop-and-go traffic, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for the majority of the hour-long commute. The character of the road is predictable and direct, keeping you on the move throughout the entire 43.5-mile distance.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on SR 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 49 and Salem Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near SR 49.
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 58m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (SR 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.7 miles (SR 49; SR 121 / Pine 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 Dayton, OH to Ansonia, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
12.2 mi in
|
~18m
|
via SR 49
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 58m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 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 12.2 miles (SR 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.7 miles (SR 49; SR 121 / Pine 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 Ansonia, 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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