Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Taylorsburg, OH
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This brief 7.9-mile trip from Dayton to Taylorsburg, Ohio, will only take about 14 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local drive, perfect for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. With a minimal estimated fuel cost of just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. Given its short distance and duration, it’s ideal as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Salem Avenue and West 2nd Street, making it an easy and accessible journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Avenue | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Salem Bend Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Olive Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Taylorsburg, OH.
Start on South Main Street
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
Continue on West 2nd Street
Continue on West 1st Street
Continue on Salem Avenue
Turn right onto North Olive Road
Turn left onto Salem Bend Drive
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Olive Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Salem Bend Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.37 one way
$2.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| premium | $5.43 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Dayton on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Taylorsburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short hop. With zero highway miles, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 7.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles along Salem Avenue. This means you'll be navigating a series of intersections and local traffic patterns for most of the journey. The road will feel like a typical urban or suburban route, requiring your attention at each turn.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 2nd Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dayton, OH to Taylorsburg, OH is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (North Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Salem Bend Drive): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
302 ft
Total Descent
112 ft
Highest Point
940 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
207 ft
Founded 1796
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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