Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waynesville, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Waynesville to Dayton is 20.2 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Far Hills Avenue/SR 73/Dayton Lebanon Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll primarily navigate local roads with some highway segments, making it an easy drive for most vehicles. Consider this route for a quick hop between destinations when time is of the essence.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Far Hills Avenue | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| SR 73 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Dayton Lebanon Pike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 48 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Patterson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesville, OH and Dayton, OH.
Start on South Main Street
Turn right onto SR 73
Turn right onto SR 48
Continue on SR 48
Continue on SR 48
Continue on SR 48; SR 725
Continue on SR 48
Turn slight right onto SR 48
Turn left onto SR 48
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 73
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 48 / State Route 48
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 48 / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Waynesville on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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 experience, with about 35% of the journey on highway segments. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on Far Hills Avenue, spanning 7.7 miles. The route begins with local road driving, transitioning to SR 73 and Dayton Lebanon Pike, which may include more varied traffic and speed changes. Expect a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
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 around 0.3 miles in near SR 73.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 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 (SR 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (SR 48 / State Route 48): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (SR 48 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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