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Trip from Dayton, OH to Frankfort, 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 21m

Distance

66.6 mi

107 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 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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 Frankfort, OH, OH

Frankfort, OH

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Trip Overview

This 66.6-mile drive from Dayton to Frankfort, Ohio, can be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it an ideal day trip within the Midwest region. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 95% of the journey utilizing major roadways. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. Given the short distance and efficient travel time, you won't need to break this trip up with an overnight stay. This straightforward drive offers a practical way to travel between these two Ohio locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 35 63.4 mi 1h 13m
North 2nd Street 1.8 mi 4m
South Ludlow Street 0.4 mi <1m
Frankfort Clarksburg Pike 0.1 mi <1m
West 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Springfield Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 35 — 63.4 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Frankfort, 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

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward US 35 East: Xenia
5

Merge onto US 35

34 mi · 42 min · US 35
Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35

30 mi · 31 min · US 35
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
8

Turn right onto Frankfort Clarksburg Pike

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
9

Continue on North 2nd Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street
10

Turn left onto Springfield Street

281 ft · 7 sec · Springfield Street
11

Arrive at destination

Springfield Street

Where to Stop

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

town in Ohio, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, OH

33 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

Xenia, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 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 US 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 4th Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 48 / South Ludlow Street

Turn left onto SR 48 / South Ludlow Street

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 35

Merge onto US 35

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
34.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | US 35

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 East: Washington Court House

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
4
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | Frankfort Clarksburg Pike

Turn right onto Frankfort Clarksburg Pike

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.34 one way

$20.67 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $11.47 $22.94
premium $4.91 $12.87 $25.74
diesel $5.61 $14.70 $29.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $6.99 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.83 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 21, 2026

Origin

Dayton, OH

Morning in Dayton on Tuesday

Local time

11:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

S 7 to 21 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:52AM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:52AM EDT until April 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Frankfort, OH

Morning in Frankfort on Tuesday

Local time

11:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Jamestown, OH

33 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

20 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 21m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 66.6-mile journey. You'll spend almost all your time on main roads like US 35, North 2nd Street, and South Ludlow Street, with 95% of the drive being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.4 miles on US 35, indicating a consistent and direct path for most of the trip. This route emphasizes efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways, providing a predictable driving experience.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on US 35.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and North 2nd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 48 / South Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 21m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63.4 miles on US 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 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.

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 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 48 / South Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Frankfort, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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