Origin
Springboro, OH
Afternoon in Springboro on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springboro, 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
22m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springboro, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 16.1-mile journey from Springboro to Dayton is an ideal candidate. You can easily complete this trip in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect day excursion that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical route for those traveling through the Midwest. The drive relies primarily on I-75, North Main Street, and North Springboro Pike to navigate between these two Ohio cities. Because the duration is so brief, you have total flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. This is a practical, no-nonsense trip that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Springboro Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Austin Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Ludlow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 11.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springboro, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on East Factory Road
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Factory Road
2
Turn right onto SR 741
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on SR 741
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on SR 741
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Springboro Pike
5
Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Austin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
10
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
11
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
12
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 741 / South Main Street
Turn right onto SR 741 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st 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.
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
5
16 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West 3rd Street
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Dayton, OH
Afternoon in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
35% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
6 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 70% of your travel time will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the interstate, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.3 miles on I-75. The personality of this drive is efficient and functional, transitioning from the suburban feel of Springboro into the more urban environment of Dayton. While the interstate provides a fast pace, the remaining portion of your journey will involve navigating local roads like North Main Street and North Springboro Pike. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Main Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 741 / South Main Street.
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 16.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (SR 741 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
974 ft
727 ft
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
341 ft
Highest Point
974 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
247 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 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: near the start (SR 741 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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