Origin
Rumley, OH
Morning in Rumley on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rumley, 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
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rumley, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
This 48.3-mile drive from Rumley to Dayton, Ohio, can easily be completed in about 1 hour, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate via Wells Road and Hardin-Wapakoneta Road, transitioning to SR 48 as you approach your destination. With no highway driving and a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, this route offers a straightforward journey. The Midwest scenery remains consistent throughout, providing a familiar backdrop for your travels. This trip is perfect for a short excursion where you can focus on reaching your destination without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 38.8 mi | 43m |
| SR 29 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Hardin-Wapakoneta Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wells Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 4 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 38.8 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rumley, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
2
Turn left onto CR 43
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Wells Road
3
Turn right onto C-20
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
4
Turn slight left onto SR 29
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 29
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto I 75
39 mi
·
43 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto SR 4
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 4
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Rumley, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 43 / Wells Road
Turn left onto CR 43 / Wells Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
C-20 / Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
Turn right onto C-20 / Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
47.3 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
4
47.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
SR 48 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$14.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Troy, OH
24 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
20 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 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, meaning you'll be engaging with the road more actively. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch of road noted, implying a continuous series of intersections and changes in direction. This type of driving offers a more intimate connection with the landscape as you pass through communities and varied terrain, rather than a monotonous highway experience.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and SR 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 43 / Wells Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 43 / Wells Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (C-20 / Hardin-Wapakoneta Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on I 75. 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 0.3 miles (CR 43 / Wells Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (C-20 / Hardin-Wapakoneta Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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