Origin
Fairborn, OH
Late night in Fairborn on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairborn, OH to Xenia, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairborn, OH
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Xenia, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward jaunt in the Midwest, the 11.7-mile trip from Fairborn to Xenia is a breeze. Clocking in at just 16 minutes of driving time, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via East Xenia Drive, US 68, and East Main Street to reach your destination. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $2, it is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Ohio locations. Because the drive is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about an overnight stay. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you exactly where you need to go with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Xenia Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| US 68 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Dayton Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tacoma Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Xenia Drive
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairborn, OH and Xenia, OH.
1
Start on Tacoma Lane
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tacoma Lane
2
Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
185 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto East Dayton Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Dayton Drive
5
Turn right onto SR 235
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East Xenia Drive
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 68
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 68
7
Turn right onto US 42; US 35 Business
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 42; US 35 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Pleasant Street
Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Dayton Drive
At end of road, turn left onto East Dayton Drive
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 68
Keep slight right at fork onto US 68
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 42; US 35 Business / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 42; US 35 Business / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Xenia, OH
Late night in Xenia on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
16m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions quickly from local roads to a more steady highway pace. About 32% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a nice balance between city driving and open pavement. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.6 miles along East Xenia Drive, which serves as the backbone of the trip. The transition between these road types keeps the drive from feeling monotonous despite the short distance. Expect a functional experience behind the wheel as you move through these Midwestern corridors.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on East Xenia Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Pleasant 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 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dayton Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on East Xenia Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dayton Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage 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 Xenia, 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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