Origin
Island Creek, OH
Morning in Island Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Island Creek, 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
4h 18m
Distance
219.2 mi
353 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Island Creek, OH
Tom Fisk
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
This 219.2-mile drive from Island Creek, OH to Dayton, OH will take you approximately 4 hours and 18 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. The route primarily utilizes I 70 and West Freeway, with a segment on Cadiz Road, meaning about 75% of your journey will be on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. This highway-focused drive offers a straightforward path, perfect for those who prefer to cover ground efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, with only one recommended stop to break up the journey.
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
109.6 miles from Island Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m 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 |
| 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 |
| SR 213 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Creek, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Costonia Mt Tabor Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Costonia Mt Tabor Road
2
Continue on County Road 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 56
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 213
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 213
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge onto US 22
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 22
6
Continue on US 22
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
7
Continue on US 22
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
9
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
13
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
SR 723
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
15
Merge onto I 70
76 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Continue on I 70
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 18-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Island Creek to maximize your daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Dayton. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 75.9 miles on I 70, plan your break strategically. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you're looking at a $34 estimated cost. Since this is a feasible day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing. A helpful tip for this route is to ensure your vehicle is in good condition for the sustained highway speeds, as much of the drive is on I 70.
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 109.6 miles from Island Creek, OH, or about 2h 14m 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 48 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.6 miles or 2h 14m 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 31m
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 Island Creek, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Island Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 219.2 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Island Creek, 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
110 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.6 miles from Island Creek, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 218.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 213
At end of road, turn right onto SR 213
Navigation decision point
6
148.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m 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
206.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m 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
207 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m 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
218.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m 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
$34.02 one way
$68.04 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $37.76 | $75.51 |
| premium | $4.91 | $42.36 | $84.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.40 | $96.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.02 | $10.52 |
| Efficient EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.18 | $8.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.69 | $14.03 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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
Morning in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 16 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
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
35 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 18m 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?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 219.2-mile trip, with 75% of the drive utilizing major interstates like I 70. This means a good portion of your time will be spent on fast-paced roads, allowing for consistent progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.9 miles on I 70, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While Cadiz Road offers a brief change of pace, the overall character is that of efficient transit, rather than winding scenic byways. You'll transition from the open Midwest landscape onto more urban approaches as you near Dayton.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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?
7/10
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 1.2 miles in near SR 213.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 219.2 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 1.2 miles (SR 213): Navigation decision point; at 148.1 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 206.7 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 Island Creek, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
New Carlisle
206.7 mi in
|
~4h 1m
|
via SR 4
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 219.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m 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 1.2 miles (SR 213): Navigation decision point; at 148.1 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 206.7 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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 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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