Origin
Withamsville, OH
Morning in Withamsville on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Withamsville, OH to Dayton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Withamsville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
This 60.5-mile drive from Withamsville, OH to Dayton, OH is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 13 minutes. Designed for a single day, this route is ideal for a quick trip between two points in the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on the Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway, with a small portion on Ohio Pike. This is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 36.1 mi | 41m |
| Circle Freeway | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| Ohio Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Britton Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Ludlow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 36.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Withamsville, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto McCormick Lane
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
McCormick Lane
3
Turn right onto Britton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Britton Boulevard
4
Turn left onto SR 125
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Ohio Pike
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 275 North: Columbus
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 275
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
11
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
12
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Withamsville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.6 — 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
|
McCormick Lane
Turn right onto McCormick Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 125 / Ohio Pike
Turn left onto SR 125 / Ohio Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 275 North: Columbus
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 North: Columbus
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
8
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st 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.
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.39 one way
$18.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this 60.5-mile trip, with 96% of the drive taking place on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 36.1 miles on the Mill Creek Expressway, offering a consistent pace. This route is characterized by its focus on efficient travel rather than scenic detours. You'll experience the typical flow of highway driving, moving smoothly between expressways and freeways as you cover the 60.5 miles.
96% 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: 36.1 mi on Mill Creek Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near McCormick Lane.
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 60.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (McCormick Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 125 / Ohio Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.1 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. 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.
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 (McCormick Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 125 / Ohio Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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