Origin
Hilliard, OH
Late night in Hilliard on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilliard, OH to Dayton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 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 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilliard, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Hilliard, Ohio, to Dayton, Ohio? This 69.6-mile drive will take you about 1 hour and 9 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a 0% highway share, so expect a more involved driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $10, a modest amount that won't break the bank. Given the short distance and its Midwest setting, this route offers a straightforward connection between two points within Ohio. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct and manageable drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 49.5 mi | 53m |
| SR 4 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Hilliard-Rome Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Columbia Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lattimer Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cemetery Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 49.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilliard, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Columbia Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Columbia Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Madison Street
224 ft
·
7 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Continue on Lattimer Street
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lattimer Street
4
Turn right onto CR 30
412 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cemetery Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Main Street
272 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Hilliard-Rome Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hilliard-Rome Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 70 West: Dayton
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
50 mi
·
53 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
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
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Hilliard, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 65.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 70 West: Dayton
8
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Harmony, OH
33 mi in
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
23 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
1h 20m 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 route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through local streets rather than cruising on interstates. With no highway travel (0% highway share), you'll be at the wheel of a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a continuous series of local roads. Madison Street, Lattimer Street, and Cemetery Road are key segments you'll follow. Be prepared for a driving rhythm dictated by traffic signals and neighborhood streets rather than high-speed travel.
92% 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: 49.5 mi on West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and SR 4. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 66.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 54 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 Hilliard, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
New Carlisle
54 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via SR 4
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.5 miles on West Freeway. 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 0.5 miles (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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