Trip from Dayton, OH to Boston Heights, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

204.4 mi

329 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 35m ★

6 AM

3h 48m

8 AM

4h 14m

10 AM

3h 57m

12 PM

3h 54m

3 PM

3h 58m

5 PM

4h 12m

8 PM

3h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Boston Heights, OH

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Trip Overview

This 204.4-mile drive from Dayton, OH, to Boston Heights, OH, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 48 minutes on the road, primarily using I-71, I-70, and I-271. With 98% of the route on highways, this is a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $32, making it a budget-friendly excursion within Ohio's Midwest region. Given its manageable length and focus on major interstates, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

102.2 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	110.9 mi	2h
I 70	49.2 mi	53m
I 271	18.2 mi	19m
SR 4	16.2 mi	20m
I 670	4.3 mi	5m
Akron Expressway	2.3 mi	2m
South Main Street	0.8 mi	1m
East Hines Hill Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 110.9 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Boston Heights, OH.

Start on South Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Take the ramp

141 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward SR 4 North: Springfield Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto SR 4

10 mi · 13 min · SR 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto SR 4

5.8 mi · 7 min · SR 4

Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

49 mi · 53 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670

Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Innerbelt

Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 71

111 mi · 2 hr · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271

18 mi · 19 min · I 271

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 18 Toward SR 8 North: Macedonia, Northfield Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto SR 8

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Northfield Road

Continue on SR 8

2.3 mi · 2 min · Akron Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 15 Toward Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto East Hines Hill Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Hines Hill Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Olde Eight Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Olde Eight Road

Arrive at destination

Olde Eight Road

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 48-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Cleveland area. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 110.9 miles, you can easily manage your breaks. The estimated fuel cost of $32 is a good baseline, but always keep an eye on your gauge, particularly before heading out on the 110.9-mile segment on I-71. Since this is a single-day trip covering 204.4 miles, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you.

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 102.2 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.9 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 45 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.2 miles or 1h 55m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston Heights, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dayton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Dayton, OH

This is one driving day of about 204.4 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Dayton, 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 I 71 for about 110.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashley, OH

102 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

London, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cardington, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.2 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Buckeye Food Stop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch · 1h 21m in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1.6 mi

Savvy Sliders

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

1.4 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 21m in 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.3 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.6 mi

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19373234646

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Peninsula, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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Shell Recharge Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Peninsula, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+31880109500

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5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 203.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 4 North: Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward SR 4 North: Springfield

11.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | SR 4

Take the exit onto SR 4 toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

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 US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | North Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

200.8 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Macedonia, Northfield

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 18 Toward SR 8 North: Macedonia, Northfield

203.5 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in

Take the exit toward Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

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 15 Toward Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.72 one way

$63.44 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$35.21	$70.41
premium	$4.91	$39.50	$79.01
diesel	$5.61	$45.13	$90.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.3	0	$21.46	$9.81
Efficient EV	51.1	0	$17.88	$8.18
EV Truck/SUV	81.8	1	$28.62	$13.08

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dayton, OH

Late night in Dayton on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Boston Heights, OH

Late night in Boston Heights on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Ashley, OH

102 mi in

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

11 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

3h 48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 197.4

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

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 ~3 min detour Free near mile 7

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 14.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused drive, as 98% of this 204.4-mile trip utilizes major interstates like I-71, I-70, and I-271. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 110.9 miles on I-71, offering a period of consistent cruising. This route emphasizes efficient travel over scenic detours, providing a predictable driving experience. You'll spend the majority of your time on fast-paced interstate segments, making it a direct and functional journey through Ohio.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 110.9 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 significant decision points across 204.4 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 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.8 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Dayton, OH to Boston Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.

Cleveland

70.8 mi in | ~1h 20m | via North Innerbelt

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 204.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 110.9 miles on I 71. 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 Boston Heights, 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.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Boston Heights, 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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Trip from Dayton, OH to Boston Heights, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Buckeye Food Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

Buckeye Food Stop

The Eagle | Short North

Savvy Sliders

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

Lavash Cafe

Haveli Bistro

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

Meadows Restaurant

Bottoms Up Coffee

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

Moonbird Coffee Co.

Pettibone Coffee

Java Central Café and Roaster

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Wright Brothers National Museum

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Millstone Creek Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dayton, OH

Boston Heights, OH

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 48m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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