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Trip from Troy, OH to Clayton, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

13.8 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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city in Miami County, Ohio, United States

Troy, OH

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Downtown Clayton, OH, OH

Clayton, OH

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Trip Overview

Troy, OH to Clayton, OH is 13.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that’s more about navigating through neighborhoods and connecting local roads than open highway cruising. It's a quick hop perfect for when you need to get from one point to another without a long commitment. Consider this if you're looking for a very straightforward, local transit experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Main Street 9.5 mi 15m
Klinger Road 1.7 mi 4m
South High Street 1.6 mi 2m
Rangeline Road 0.8 mi 3m
Public Square <0.1 mi <1m
Clayton Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Main Street — 9.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy, OH and Clayton, OH.

1

Start on I 75 Business; SR 41; SR 55

215 ft · 3 sec · Public Square
2

Continue

120 ft · 4 sec
3

Turn slight right onto I 75 Business; SR 41

9.5 mi · 15 min · West Main Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48

1.6 mi · 2 min · South High Street
5

Turn left onto C-89

1.7 mi · 4 min · Klinger Road
6

Turn right onto Rangeline Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Rangeline Road
7

Continue on Rangeline Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Rangeline Road
8

Turn right onto Clayton Street

138 ft · 6 sec · Clayton Street
9

Arrive at destination

Clayton Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
9.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street

Navigation decision point

3
11.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | C-89 / Klinger Road

Turn left onto C-89 / Klinger Road

Navigation decision point

4
13 mi into trip | ~23m in | Rangeline Road

Turn right onto Rangeline Road

Navigation decision point

4
13.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | Clayton Street

Turn right onto Clayton Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.39 one way

$4.78 round trip

$4.40/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.85 $2.63 $5.27
premium $5.43 $2.95 $5.90
diesel $5.35 $2.91 $5.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.45 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.21 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 May 24, 2026

Origin

Troy, OH

Evening in Troy on Wednesday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 2 to 6 mph 73% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 9:53AM EDT until May 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 9:09AM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Clayton, OH

Evening in Clayton on Wednesday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 6 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 9:53AM EDT until May 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 9:09AM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

26m 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?

This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a "turn-heavy local drive." With 0% highway share, you’ll be navigating primarily local streets like West Main Street and Klinger Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles, also on West Main Street, which offers a brief period of consistent travel before more turns commence. You won't experience the monotony of long highway stretches here; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience as you weave through communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on West Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (C-89 / Klinger Road): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (Rangeline Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

964 ft 836 ft

Total Climb

191 ft

Total Descent

106 ft

Highest Point

964 ft

~5.9 mi in

Elevation Range

129 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Troy, OH

Full guide →

Troy is a city in the Miami - Scioto basins region of Ohio.

Top landmarks

  • • Miami County Courthouse — local government building in Troy, Ohio, United States
  • • Troy Public Square — historic district in Troy, Ohio, United States

Arriving in Clayton, OH

Full guide →

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 26m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.5 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: at 9.6 miles (SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (C-89 / Klinger Road): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (Rangeline Road): 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.

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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