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Trip from Richwood, OH to Dayton, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

76.7 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Richwood, OH, OH

Richwood, OH

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Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Dayton, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Richwood, OH to Dayton, OH covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 4, US 36, US Route 68 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on SR 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.4 miles from Richwood, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 4 34.8 mi 45m
US 36 28.6 mi 34m
US Route 68 4.3 mi 4m
State Route 334 3.7 mi 4m
South Franklin Street 2.8 mi 5m
North Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
West National Road 0.2 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 4 — 34.8 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richwood, OH and Dayton, OH.

1

Start on SR 47

84 ft · 5 sec · West Ottawa Street
2

Turn right onto SR 37

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Franklin Street
3

Continue on SR 4; SR 37

11 mi · 16 min · SR 4; SR 37
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
5

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 4
Toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
6

Take the exit onto US 36; SR 4

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4

28 mi · 33 min · US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
8

Turn right onto SR 334

3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
9

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
10

Merge onto US 68

4.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 68
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 7B Toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
12

Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike

505 ft · 10 sec · Upper Valley Pike
13

Turn right onto US 40; SR 4

0.2 mi · 10 sec · West Main Street
14

Continue on US 40; SR 4

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West National Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4

11 mi · 11 min · SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto SR 48

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.4 miles from Richwood, OH, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 17 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

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 Richwood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Richwood, OH

This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Richwood, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 4 for about 34.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Champaign County, Ohio, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Urbana, OH

38 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.

Popular next leg

Urbana, OH to Dayton, OH

38.3 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Marysville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Urbana, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Richwood, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 14 and 75.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
14 mi into trip | ~21m in | SR 4

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
6
15.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 36; SR 4

Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4 toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfi...
8
64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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
75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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

$11.78 one way

$23.56 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $13.29 $26.57
premium $4.98 $15.04 $30.09
diesel $5.60 $16.91 $33.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.05 $3.68
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.71 $3.07
EV Truck/SUV 30.7 0 $10.74 $4.91

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Aug 24, 2026

Origin

Richwood, OH

Night in Richwood on Friday

Local time

11:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Clear

NW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 9:46PM EDT until August 24 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 9:46PM EDT until August 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Dayton, OH

Night in Dayton on Friday

Local time

11:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

NW 2 to 12 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 9:46PM EDT until August 24 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 23 at 9:46PM EDT until August 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

62°F

Urbana, OH

38 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

3 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 38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 71.4
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 60.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

76.7 mi in 1h 38m, mostly highway — 34.8 mi of that is on SR 4.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on SR 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and US 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near SR 4.

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 76.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 14 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.2 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,102 ft 740 ft

Total Climb

256 ft

Total Descent

467 ft

Highest Point

1,102 ft

~33.5 mi in

Elevation Range

362 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Richwood, OH and Dayton, OH, road signs point toward Springfield and New Carlisle.

Springfield

15.5 mi in | ~24m | via US 36; SR 4

New Carlisle

64.2 mi in | ~1h 21m | via SR 4

About the Cities

Starting in Richwood, OH

Full guide →

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 38m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.8 miles on SR 4. 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 14 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.2 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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