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Trip from Dayton, OH to Forestville, 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

1h 17m

Distance

62.5 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

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Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Dayton, OH

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Downtown Forestville, OH, OH

Forestville, OH

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Trip Overview

Dayton, OH to Forestville, OH is 62.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within the Midwest region of Ohio. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points. With a minimal fuel cost and a short drive time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or an easy addition to a longer journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 35 mi 40m
Circle Freeway 21.9 mi 25m
Beechmont Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Ohio Pike 0.7 mi 1m
South Ludlow Street 0.4 mi <1m
US 35 0.3 mi <1m
Wolfangel Road 0.1 mi <1m
West 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 35 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

303 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto West 4th Street

512 ft · 17 sec · West 4th Street
3

Turn left onto SR 48

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Ludlow Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 35 West: Eaton
5

Merge onto US 35

0.3 mi · 16 sec · US 35
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 75

35 mi · 40 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 16A Toward I 275 East: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 275 East: Columbus Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 275

22 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 65 Toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto SR 125

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ohio Pike
Use the left / right lanes.
15

Continue on SR 125

1.7 mi · 3 min · Beechmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Wolfangel Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Wolfangel Road
17

Turn right onto Bowen Street

109 ft · 4 sec · Bowen Street
18

Arrive at destination

Bowen Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Montgomery, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, OH

31 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

Springboro, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sharonville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.2 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cinc...
7
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
7
36.9 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16A Toward I 275 East: Columbus
7
37.3 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 East: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 275 East: Columbus
8
59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia

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 65 Toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.70 one way

$19.40 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $10.77 $21.53
premium $4.91 $12.08 $24.16
diesel $5.61 $13.80 $27.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.56 $3.00
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.47 $2.50
EV Truck/SUV 25 0 $8.75 $4.00

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Morning in Dayton on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 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

Forestville, OH

Morning in Forestville on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Montgomery, OH

31 mi in

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

6 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

1h 17m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily focused on the highway, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest stretch of 35 miles on I 75 without significant breaks in the high-speed travel. While primarily interstate, the route does incorporate Circle Freeway and Beechmont Avenue, suggesting a transition to more arterial roads as you approach your destination. Expect a typical highway driving experience with limited need to navigate complex local streets.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 1h 17m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Forestville, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forestville, 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.

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