Origin
Harrison, OH
Late night in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrison, OH to Dayton, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrison, OH
Kian Mousazadeh
Dayton, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.2-mile drive from Harrison, OH to Dayton, OH is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Mill Creek Expressway, Circle Freeway, and Northwest Expressway, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a quick and efficient journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, it’s an economical option for a short excursion. Given its short duration and highway focus, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 36.1 mi | 41m |
| Circle Freeway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Northwest Expressway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New Haven Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Ludlow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 36.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on South State Street
9 ft
·
4 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
3
Turn left onto New Haven Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
New Haven Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
5
Merge onto I 74; US 52
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 74; I 275; US 52
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Circle Freeway
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
13
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
14
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Harrison, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 61.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
New Haven Road
Turn left onto New Haven Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 275 / Circle Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275 / Circle Freeway toward I 275 North: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 275 / Circle Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275 / Circle Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
8
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.71 | $21.43 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Dayton, OH
Late night in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
21 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
1h 15m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 95% of this journey. You'll spend most of your time on expressways, including a significant 36.1-mile stretch on the Mill Creek Expressway, which means consistent speeds and limited interaction with local traffic. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B efficiently, rather than offering winding scenic byways. This route is designed for steady progress, making it a predictable and uncomplicated drive.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.1 mi on Mill Creek Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near New Haven Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (New Haven Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.6 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.1 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 1 miles (New Haven Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.6 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dayton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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