Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area
0 mi from route
Trip from Dayton, OH to Brewster, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
188.1 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Brewster, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Dayton, OH to Brewster, OH is 188.1 miles and takes about 3h 38m via I-71 and I-70, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to itself. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. It's a relatively short trip, so it's easy to fit into a single day without feeling rushed.
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
94 miles from Dayton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 67 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 70 | 49.2 mi | 53m |
| US 30 | 25.4 mi | 31m |
| SR 4 | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Dover Road | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| I 670 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Navarre Road Southwest | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 67 mi, about 1h 13m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 25 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,136 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~435 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Brewster, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Take the ramp
141 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto SR 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 71
67 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 176
Toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 30
25 mi
·
31 min
·
US 30
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
16
Turn left onto SR 302
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
17
Continue on SR 83
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dover Road
18
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
19
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
20
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
22
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
23
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
24
Turn left onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Massillon Street
25
Continue on US 62
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Navarre Road Southwest
26
Continue on US 62; SR 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Avenue Southwest
27
Continue on SR 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabash Avenue South
28
Arrive at destination
SR 93
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 38m duration, leaving Dayton in the morning allows ample time to reach Brewster before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it brief or extend it slightly depending on your needs. The fuel cost estimate of $36 is a good baseline for budgeting, but always check local prices. Since this is a manageable single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart later if needed, perhaps after a leisurely breakfast.
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 94 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67 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 41 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brewster, 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 188.1 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 67 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67 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.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
South Vienna Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
South Vienna Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Rest Area
0.8 mi from route
Rest Area
1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Hot Refuel Area
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.7 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 139.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
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
7
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
8
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
8
138.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
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.
Exit 176
Toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
8
139.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.55 one way
$65.11 round trip
$4.40/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $35.89 | $71.77 |
| premium | $5.43 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.75 | $9.03 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.33 | $12.04 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Origin
Dayton, OH
Evening in Dayton on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
NE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Brewster, OH
Evening in Brewster on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
N 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
84°F
Ashley, OH
94 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
4 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 38m 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.
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
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 6.5
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 6.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 86% of the trip on interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 67 miles on I-71, indicating significant periods of consistent cruising. Expect a busy highway environment with frequent exits and merges as you navigate through various sections of Ohio. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67 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 15 significant decision points across 188.1 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,265 ft
735 ft
Total Climb
1,157 ft
Total Descent
905 ft
Highest Point
1,265 ft
~120.9 mi in
Elevation Range
529 ft
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 Brewster, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Wooster and College Of Wooster.
Cleveland
70.8 mi in
|
~1h 20m
|
via North Innerbelt
Wooster
138.7 mi in
|
~2h 35m
College Of Wooster
139.2 mi in
|
~2h 36m
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
Arriving in Brewster, OH
Full guide →Brewster is a village in Stark County, 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 3h 38m. Total distance: 188.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Brewster, 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. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Brewster, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Brewster, OH
Explore more options from Dayton, OH or browse trips ending in Brewster, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.