Dayton, OH to Killbuck, OH is 145.9 miles and takes about 3h 4m via I 70 and Millersburg Road, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Ohio, offering a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, it's a good option for a single-day excursion. The route combines interstate travel with surface roads, providing a mixed driving experience. Consider this trip if you're looking for a simple, direct route with minimal planning required.
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
72.9 miles from Dayton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
49.2 mi
53m
Millersburg Road
33.1 mi
49m
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
18.8 mi
22m
SR 4
16.2 mi
20m
I 670
10.5 mi
12m
Johnstown Road
5.9 mi
7m
Morse Road
3.2 mi
5m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 49.2 mi, about 53m
Traffic on I-270
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 27 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 Killbuck, 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
3.5 mi·5 min·Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 62
3.2 mi·3 min·Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi·2 min·West Coshocton Street
23
Continue on US 62
16 mi·18 min·Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 62
4.0 mi·5 min·Millersburg Road
25
Continue on US 62
0.3 mi·33 sec·West Liberty Street
26
Turn left onto US 62; SR 586
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Market Street
27
Continue on US 62
13 mi·19 min·Millersburg Road
28
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·1 min·South Market Street
29
Turn right onto US 62
0.4 mi·32 sec·East Main Street
30
Continue on US 62
16 mi·24 min·Millersburg Road
31
Turn left onto SR 60
0.4 mi·46 sec·SR 60
32
Turn left onto SR 60
449 ft·10 sec·Purdy Street
33
Continue on SR 60
0.3 mi·37 sec·South Main Street
34
Turn left onto West Front Street
84 ft·2 sec·West Front Street
35
Arrive at destination
West Front Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3h 4m drive, consider departing Dayton, OH in the morning to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a 49.2-mile stretch on I 70, you can comfortably cover a significant portion of the distance before needing a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $22, and plan your last refueling before hitting the surface roads. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, leaving earlier ensures a relaxed arrival in Killbuck, OH.
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 72.9 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 23m 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 23m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killbuck, 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 145.9 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 21
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
$25.25 one way
$50.50 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$27.84
$55.67
premium
$5.43
$31.17
$62.33
diesel
$5.35
$30.73
$61.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.8
0
$15.32
$7.00
Efficient EV
36.5
0
$12.77
$5.84
EV Truck/SUV
58.4
0
$20.43
$9.34
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of May 10, 2026
Origin
Dayton, OH
Evening
in Dayton on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Sunny
N 3 to 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 10 at 6:40AM EDT until May 10 at 2:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Killbuck, OH
Evening
in Killbuck on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Harlem, OH
73 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 4m 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...
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 15.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 54% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 49.2 miles on I 70 before transitioning to surface roads like Millersburg Road and Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest. Expect a change in pace and traffic density as you move from the interstate to local routes. The shift from highway cruising to surface street navigation will be noticeable.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 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?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 145.9 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 145.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 14 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 Killbuck, 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 14 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 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Killbuck, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
