Trip from Wellston, OH to Dayton, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

115 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 16m

8 AM

2h 34m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 20m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 34m

8 PM

2h 10m

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 Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America

Wellston, OH

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Dayton, OH

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Trip Overview

Spanning 112.8 miles across the Ohio Midwest, your journey from Wellston to Dayton is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 53 minutes. Because this drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick transit between these two cities. Navigating via South Pennsylvania Avenue, SR 32 West, and James A, you will find this path serves as an efficient connection through the heart of the state. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a manageable distance that keeps your travel time well under two hours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.5 miles from Wellston, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 35	106 mi	2h 1m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway	4.8 mi	6m
South Pennsylvania Avenue	2.4 mi	4m
South Jefferson Street	0.3 mi	<1m
SR 124	0.3 mi	<1m
East 4th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
South Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
East Broadway Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 35 — 106 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellston, OH and Dayton, OH.

Start on East Broadway Street

22 ft · 8 sec · East Broadway Street

Turn left onto SR 93; SR 327

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

Take the ramp onto SR 124

0.3 mi · 42 sec · SR 124

Toward SR 32 West, SR 124 West: Jackson

Merge onto SR 32; SR 124

4.8 mi · 6 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Keep slight left at fork

418 ft · 10 sec

Turn right onto US 35

30 mi · 35 min · US 35

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35

76 mi · 1 hr 26 min · US 35

Toward US 35 West: Dayton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

321 ft · 7 sec

Toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street

Turn left onto East 4th Street

513 ft · 14 sec · East 4th Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

303 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a compact 1 hour and 53-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 112.8-mile stretch without needing scheduled stops, though you should plan for your $16 fuel budget before you head out. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like SR 32 West and South Pennsylvania Avenue, keep an eye on your navigation to handle the frequent turns effectively. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider leaving during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on these smaller thoroughfares. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Wellston, as relying on local roads means you won't have the convenience of frequent, high-speed highway service stations.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from Wellston, OH, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.5 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wellston, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wellston, OH

This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Wellston, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 35 for about 106 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington Court House, OH

58 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Beaver, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington Court House, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Wellston, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beavercreek, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.8

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Xenia, Ohio

1.4 mi

Acapulco Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Xenia, Ohio

1.6 mi

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.8

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 98.6

Xenia, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19373526336

Visit website

Acapulco Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.6

Xenia, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+19373740582

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.6

Xenia, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+19373721766

Visit website

Nick's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.6

Xenia, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19373723202

Visit website

Condado Tacos

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 106.8

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19377056528

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 106.8

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19379560500

Visit website

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 106.8

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19373202255

Visit website

Pettibone Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+19379859623

Visit website

Level Up Pinball Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 106.8

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 1–9 pm

+19379129741

Visit website

Wright Brothers National Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 115

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19372932841

Visit website

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 115

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19372283221

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 114.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 93; SR 327 / South Pennsylvania Avenue

Turn left onto SR 93; SR 327 / South Pennsylvania Avenue

Navigation decision point

2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | SR 124

Take the ramp onto SR 124 toward SR 32 West, SR 124 West: Jackson

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 32 West, SR 124 West: Jackson

37.6 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 35

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 West: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 35 West: Dayton

113.9 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson 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. Toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street

114.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patt...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.77 one way

$33.55 round trip

$3.71/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$19.21	$38.41
premium	$4.79	$21.69	$43.37
diesel	$4.30	$19.49	$38.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.5	$12.08	$5.52
Efficient EV	28.8	$10.06	$4.60
EV Truck/SUV	46	$16.10	$7.36

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wellston, OH

Late night in Wellston on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, OH

Late night in Dayton on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16 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

2h 15m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 95.2

View on nps.gov

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 111.1

View on nps.gov

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 43.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains no highway driving. You will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 112.8-mile trip, requiring your full attention as the road conditions shift and turn. Since there is a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience compared to a standard high-speed commute. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will experience a constant change of pace as you move through the regional landscape. Keep your focus sharp, as the technical nature of these local roads demands more concentration than a typical highway drive.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 106 mi on US 35.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 93; SR 327 / South Pennsylvania Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 115 miles you will encounter 11 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 93; SR 327 / South Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SR 124): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.6 miles (US 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 115 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 106 miles on US 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dayton, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Wellston, OH to Dayton, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

House of Thai Restaurant

House of Thai Restaurant

Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant

Acapulco Restaurant

Bob Evans

Nick's Restaurant

Condado Tacos

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub

Pettibone Coffee

Level Up Pinball Bar

Wright Brothers National Museum

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wellston, OH

Dayton, OH

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 15m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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