Origin
New Market, OH
Morning in New Market on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Market, 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 28m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Market, OH
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.2-mile drive from New Market, OH to Dayton, OH takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical option for a short getaway within the Midwest. The journey primarily utilizes the Xenia Bypass and US 68, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stop, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Xenia Bypass | 16.2 mi | 21m |
| US 68 | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| South South Street | 14 mi | 18m |
| North West Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| US 62 | 6 mi | 9m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Xenia Bypass
— 16.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on US 62
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 62
2
Turn left onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 73
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
North West Street
4
Continue on SR 73
14 mi
·
18 min
·
South South Street
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 68: Wilmington, Xenia
6
Turn right onto US 68
15 mi
·
22 min
·
US 68
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 35
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Xenia Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
321 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
12
Turn left onto East 4th Street
513 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 4th Street
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
303 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
14
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 New Market, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 29.5 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
29.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 68: Wilmington, Xenia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 68: Wilmington, Xenia
5
29.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 68
Turn right onto US 68
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the ramp toward US 35 West: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
7
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson 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.
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
8
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patt...
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
Morning in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Wilmington, OH
31 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 28m 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 mixed drive on this 62.2-mile route, with 33% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles along the Xenia Bypass. This drive transitions between faster highway sections and more local road segments, indicated by its 'Mixed drive' profile. As you progress, you'll notice the character of the road change, moving from more open bypasses to potentially more built-up areas as you approach Dayton. The combination of road types keeps the driving experience varied.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Xenia Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 62.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (US 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 New Market, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Xenia along the way.
Xenia
29.5 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Arriving in Dayton, OH
Full guide →Founded 1796
Top landmarks
- • National Museum of the United States Air Force — aerospace museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, United States
- • Wright Flyer III — third powered aircraft built by the Wright brothers
- • Dayton Art Institute — art museum and school in Dayton, Ohio
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Xenia Bypass. 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: at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (US 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Hopewell Culture 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 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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