Origin
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Dodson, 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
29m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Dodson, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within the Midwest, this 23.4-mile trek from Dayton to Dodson, Ohio, is a straightforward option. The trip takes approximately 27 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via West 2nd Street, West 1st Street, and Salem Avenue to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of $4, this route is highly economical for those who prefer to keep travel expenses low. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the flexibility to complete the entire journey in one seamless push.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Avenue | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| US 40 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| SR 49 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dodson Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kemple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Avenue
— 11.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Dodson, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 49
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 40
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 40
9
Turn left onto Dodson Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Dodson Road
10
Turn left onto Kemple Street
486 ft
·
21 sec
·
Kemple Street
11
Arrive at destination
Kemple Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 2nd Street
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
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
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 40
Turn left onto US 40
Navigation decision point
3
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Dodson Road
Turn left onto Dodson Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Dodson, OH
Morning in Dodson on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the entirety of the 27-minute trip navigating local streets, which demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since there is no longest uninterrupted stretch to speak of, the character of the road remains consistent throughout the journey. Prepare for frequent adjustments and turns as you transition out of Dayton and move toward Dodson. This is a practical, utilitarian drive that prioritizes direct local navigation over the open-road experience.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Salem Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.1 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Dodson, 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 29m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Salem Avenue. 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 0.1 miles (West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dodson, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. 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
Continue From Dodson, OH
Explore more options from Dayton, OH or browse trips ending in Dodson, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.