Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tipp City, OH
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Clayton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Tipp City, OH and Clayton, OH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Turn left onto SR 571
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 41
At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48
Turn left onto C-89
Turn right onto Rangeline Road
Continue on Rangeline Road
Turn right onto Clayton Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 571 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Toledo
Navigation decision point
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
Turn left onto SR 41 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$6.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| premium | $5.43 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Tipp City on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Clayton on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
268 ft
Total Descent
174 ft
Highest Point
965 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
137 ft
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.
Troy
Founded 1840
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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