Dayton, OH to Carrollton, OH is 203.3 miles and takes about 4h 9m via I 70 and US 36, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. With 80% of the drive on highways, expect a generally efficient trip. It's a straightforward, mostly highway path perfect for a single-day drive, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.6 miles from Dayton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
49.2 mi
53m
SR 37
38.8 mi
42m
US 36
31.9 mi
41m
SR 4
16.2 mi
20m
Roswell Road Southwest
12.9 mi
19m
New Albany Bypass
10.5 mi
11m
I 670
10.5 mi
12m
SR 16
8.9 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 49.2 mi, about 53m
Traffic on I-270
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,742 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~349 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Carrollton, 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: SpringfieldUse 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: ColumbusUse 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: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
6.1 mi·7 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 10AToward I 270 NorthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 270
2.2 mi·2 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 32Toward Morse RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Morse Road
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 62
245 ft·3 sec·Johnstown Road
15
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 62
111 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
17
Continue on US 62
1.2 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
18
Enter roundabout onto US 62
99 ft·1 sec·West Main Street
19
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·51 sec·West Main Street
20
Continue on US 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·Johnstown Road
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
22
Merge onto SR 161
11 mi·11 min·New Albany Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on SR 37
39 mi·42 min·SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on SR 16
8.9 mi·12 min·SR 16
25
Continue on US 36; SR 83
32 mi·41 min·US 36; SR 83
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: New Philadelphia, Uhrichsville
27
Turn left onto Water Street
2.9 mi·3 min·Water Street
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward Midvale, Barnhill
29
Turn right onto Barnhill Road Southeast
1.0 mi·1 min·Barnhill Road Southeast
30
Continue on CR 68
2.3 mi·3 min·Barnhill Road Southeast
31
Turn right onto SR 39
4.9 mi·7 min·State Route 39
32
Continue on SR 39
1.1 mi·1 min·Roswell Road Southwest
33
Turn straight onto SR 39
0.7 mi·1 min·South Church Street
34
Continue on SR 39; SR 212
4.7 mi·6 min·Roswell Road Southwest
35
Continue on SR 39
0.2 mi·18 sec·South Smith Street
36
Turn right onto SR 39
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Main Street
37
Continue on SR 39
7.1 mi·10 min·Roswell Road Southwest
38
Continue on SR 39; SR 43
0.4 mi·44 sec·West Main Street
39
Turn left onto SR 9
171 ft·5 sec·North Lisbon Street
40
Turn right
112 ft·8 sec
41
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed start. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 49.2-mile stretch on I 70, as services can be spaced out on interstates. The $32 fuel estimate is a helpful baseline for budgeting your trip.
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 101.6 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 101.6 miles or 1h 58m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dayton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 203.3 miles and 4h 9m.
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 70 for about 49.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 77 — 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
7
66.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
7
70.8 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
77 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 270 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.24 one way
$62.48 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$35.23
$70.47
premium
$4.99
$39.92
$79.83
diesel
$4.80
$38.39
$76.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61
0
$21.35
$9.76
Efficient EV
50.8
0
$17.79
$8.13
EV Truck/SUV
81.3
1
$28.46
$13.01
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Dayton, OH
Late night
in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NW 5 to 12 mph79% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Carrollton, OH
Late night
in Carrollton on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NW 5 to 8 mph56% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
5 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 80% of the 203.3 miles on faster roads like I 70. You'll encounter a 49.2-mile stretch on I 70, offering a solid period of consistent cruising. The route transitions to surface roads for the remaining 20% of the distance, likely involving more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach Carrollton.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and SR 37. 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 Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 203.3 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 66.5 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,113 ft740 ft
Total Climb
1,073 ft
Total Descent
700 ft
Highest Point
1,113 ft
~203.3 mi in
Elevation Range
373 ft
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 Carrollton, OH, road signs point toward Uhrichsville, Midvale and Barnhill.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 203.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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 Carrollton, 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 15 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 66.5 miles (I 670): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Carrollton, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
