Origin
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Stryker, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
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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Stryker, OH
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
The drive from Dayton, OH to Stryker, OH covers 137.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, North Defiance Street, Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
68.7 miles from Dayton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 67.7 mi | 1h 13m |
| North Defiance Street | 25.5 mi | 38m |
| Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| State Route 66 North | 9 mi | 15m |
| SR 191 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North West Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Ottawa Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Elm Grove Grange Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 67.7 mi, about 1h 13m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,011 veh/hr typical · worst 2,476
Quietest
2 AM
~223 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Stryker, 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 left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
4
Merge onto I 75
68 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 122
Toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 65
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
St Johns Road
7
Continue on SR 65
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
St Johns Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto SR 65
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pine Street
9
Turn left onto SR 65; SR 117; SR 309
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Elm Street
10
Turn right onto SR 65
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Central Avenue
11
Turn left onto SR 65; SR 81
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East North Street
12
Turn right onto SR 65
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Elizabeth Street
13
Turn left onto SR 65
475 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
14
Turn right onto SR 65
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North West Street
15
Turn slight right onto SR 65
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ottawa Road
16
Continue on SR 65
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Perrysburg Road
17
Continue on SR 65
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
18
Continue on SR 15; SR 65; SR 109
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Perry Street
19
Turn left onto SR 15
25 mi
·
38 min
·
North Defiance Street
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 15
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ottawa Avenue
21
Continue on SR 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ottawa Avenue
22
Continue on SR 15
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Douglas Street
23
Turn left onto SR 15; SR 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
24
Turn right onto SR 15; SR 18; SR 66
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Street
25
Continue on SR 66
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 66 North
26
Turn left onto US 6
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Grove Grange Road
27
Turn right onto SR 191
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 191
28
Turn right
63 ft
·
4 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 68.7 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.7 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 30 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 16m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stryker, 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 137.3 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 75 for about 67.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.7 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 118.2 — 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
|
~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 left at fork toward I 75 North: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 122
Toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis
5
118.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
SR 15 / Ottawa Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 15 / Ottawa Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.09 one way
$42.17 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.78 | $47.57 |
| premium | $4.98 | $26.93 | $53.86 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $30.27 | $60.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Stryker, OH
Morning in Stryker on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
3h 2m 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?
137.3 mi in 3h 2m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 75.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
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 137.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,047 ft
708 ft
Total Climb
422 ft
Total Descent
446 ft
Highest Point
1,047 ft
~39.2 mi in
Elevation Range
339 ft
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 Stryker, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Uniopolis along the way.
Uniopolis
68.8 mi in
|
~1h 16m
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 Stryker, 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 3h 2m. Total distance: 137.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 1.1 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 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 Stryker, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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