Origin
Fredericktown, OH
Night in Fredericktown on Sunday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredericktown, OH to Dayton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
242.5 mi
390 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredericktown, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fredericktown, OH to Dayton, OH covers 242.5 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, West Freeway, Cadiz Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.9 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
121.3 miles from Fredericktown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 75.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| West Freeway | 57.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Cadiz Road | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| SR 7 | 21.5 mi | 30m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| US 22 | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| SR 4 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | 8.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericktown, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on SR 170
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Jackson Street
2
Continue on SR 170
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 170
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 170
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 170
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
5
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
River Lake Highway
6
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi
·
30 min
·
SR 7
7
Turn right onto SR 213
229 ft
·
3 sec
·
SR 213
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge onto US 22
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 22
10
Continue on US 22
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
11
Continue on US 22
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
12
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
13
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
17
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
SR 723
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
19
Merge onto I 70
76 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Continue on I 70
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto SR 4
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 4
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
11 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 4
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
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 121.3 miles from Fredericktown, OH, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 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 53 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fredericktown, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Fredericktown, OH
This is one driving day of about 242.5 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Fredericktown, 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 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.3 miles from Fredericktown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 241.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 170
Turn right onto SR 170
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
171.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
|
I 70 / South Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / South Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
230 mi into trip
|
~4h 32m in
|
SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
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.
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
8
230.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m in
|
SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
7
241.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 47m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
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 SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.64 one way
$75.27 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $41.77 | $83.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $46.87 | $93.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.54 | $107.08 |
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: 84.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.46 | $11.64 |
| Efficient EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97 | 1 | $33.95 | $15.52 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Dayton, OH
Night in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
West Chester, OH
121 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
2 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 49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
242.5 mi in 4h 49m, mostly highway — 75.9 mi of that is on I 70.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.9 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near SR 170.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 242.5 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 3.7 miles (SR 170): Lane positioning matters here; at 171.4 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 230 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Fredericktown, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
New Carlisle
230 mi in
|
~4h 32m
|
via SR 4
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 242.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.9 miles on I 70. 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.
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 Dayton, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (SR 170): Lane positioning matters here; at 171.4 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 230 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Dayton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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