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Trip from Dayton, OH to New Matamoras, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
222.2 mi
358 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, OH
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New Matamoras, OH
Guilherme Simão
Trip Overview
Dayton to New Matamoras is 222.2 miles and takes about 4h 18m via East Freeway and I-70/I-77, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. You'll likely find it a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive planning.
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
111.1 miles from Dayton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 78.7 mi | 1h 26m |
| I 70 | 49.2 mi | 53m |
| I 77 | 43.2 mi | 46m |
| Newport Pike | 24.8 mi | 36m |
| SR 4 | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| West Freeway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Pike Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Innerbelt | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 78.7 mi, about 1h 26m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 63 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,443 veh/hr typical · worst 4,051
Quietest
2 AM
~325 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 New Matamoras, 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: Springfield
Use 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: Columbus
Use 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 right at fork onto I 70
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Innerbelt
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70
79 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 77 South: Marietta
12
Merge onto I 77
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 1
Toward SR 7: Marietta
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
219 ft
·
8 sec
Toward SR 7 North: New Matamoras
15
Turn left onto SR 7
330 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pike Street
16
Continue on SR 7
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pike Street
17
Continue on SR 7
25 mi
·
36 min
·
Newport Pike
18
Turn left onto SR 260
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 4.5 hours, this is a perfect same-day trip, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Consider leaving in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid any potential evening traffic. There's one recommended stop, so plan to pull over midway through your drive to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. The estimated fuel cost is $43, so ensure you have sufficient funds or a working payment method for gas stations along I-70 and I-77.
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 111.1 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 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 49 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.1 miles or 2h 5m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Matamoras, 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 222.2 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 East Freeway for about 78.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.1 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Guernsey Interstate 77 NB
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Washington Interstate 77 NB
0.1 mi from route
Guernsey Interstate 77 SB
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
South Vienna Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
South Vienna Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Hot Refuel Area
1.4 mi from route
West Virginia Welcome Center
1.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.7 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 194.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfi...
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
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~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
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
194.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward SR 7: Marietta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward SR 7: Marietta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.46 one way
$76.91 round trip
$4.40/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $42.39 | $84.79 |
| premium | $5.43 | $47.47 | $94.93 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $46.80 | $93.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.33 | $10.67 |
| Efficient EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.44 | $8.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.11 | $14.22 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Dayton, OH
Afternoon in Dayton on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
N 3 mph
21% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 10:07PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 9:59PM EDT until May 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
New Matamoras, OH
Afternoon in New Matamoras on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 2 mph
87% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 10:07PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 9:59PM EDT until May 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 18m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 7.7
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
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 15.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 86% of the 222.2 miles utilizing major roads like East Freeway, I-70, and I-77. You'll experience a long stretch of 78.7 miles on the East Freeway, which suggests a significant portion of continuous highway cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur around mile 191, offering a change of pace as you approach your destination.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.7 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and I 70. 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 Effort
9/10
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 14 significant decision points across 222.2 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: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,088 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
594 ft
Total Descent
690 ft
Highest Point
1,088 ft
~31.7 mi in
Elevation Range
473 ft
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
Arriving in New Matamoras, OH
Full guide →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 4h 18m. Total distance: 222.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.7 miles on East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 28 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 New Matamoras, 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 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.
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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at New Matamoras, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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