Tipp City to Clayton is 20.2 miles and takes about 33 minutes via West Main Street and I-75, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It's a straightforward drive that connects two nearby communities, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief exploration. You'll experience a mix of local roads and highway driving, so it's not an overly demanding journey. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Main Street
8.7 mi
14m
I 75
6.6 mi
7m
Klinger Road
1.7 mi
4m
South High Street
1.6 mi
2m
Rangeline Road
0.8 mi
3m
South 4th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Clayton Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 8.7 mi, about 14m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,917 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,426
Quietest
2 AM
~256 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipp City, OH and Clayton, OH.
1
Start on this road
112 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi·53 sec·South 4th Street
3
Turn left onto SR 571
0.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
5
Merge onto I 75
6.6 mi·7 min·I 75
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 74Toward SR 41: Covington, TroyUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 41
7.9 mi·12 min·West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48
1.6 mi·2 min·South High Street
9
Turn left onto C-89
1.7 mi·4 min·Klinger Road
10
Turn right onto Rangeline Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Rangeline Road
11
Continue on Rangeline Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Rangeline Road
12
Turn right onto Clayton Street
138 ft·6 sec·Clayton Street
13
Arrive at destination
Clayton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — 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|South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 571 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 571 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Toledo
Navigation decision point
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
8
8 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 41: Covington, Troy
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 74
Toward SR 41: Covington, Troy
5
8.2 mi into trip|~11m in|SR 41 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 41 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.21 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg7 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$3.50
$7.00
premium
$4.99
$3.97
$7.93
diesel
$4.80
$3.81
$7.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 71% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.1
0
$2.12
$0.97
Efficient EV
5.1
0
$1.77
$0.81
EV Truck/SUV
8.1
0
$2.83
$1.29
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Tipp City, OH
Afternoon
in Tipp City on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
N 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Clayton, OH
Afternoon
in Clayton on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:55PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
1 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
33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, with 32% of your journey on highways like I-75. You'll encounter stretches of local roads, including West Main Street, which features the longest uninterrupted segment at 8.7 miles. As you transition between these road types, you'll notice the change in speed and surroundings. The latter part of the drive involves more highway, allowing for quicker travel towards your destination. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts from neighborhood streets to faster-paced interstate.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 4th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 571 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
965 ft827 ft
Total Climb
268 ft
Total Descent
174 ft
Highest Point
965 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
137 ft
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 Tipp City, OH to Clayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Troy along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on West Main Street. 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 (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 571 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Clayton, OH before heading back.
