Origin
Woodlawn, OH
Morning in Woodlawn on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodlawn, OH to Dayton, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodlawn, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
Driving from Woodlawn to Dayton covers 42.2 miles, typically taking about 45 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short trip within the Midwest, you can easily handle the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via Springfield Pike, Glendale Milford Road, and I-75 North. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is an efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick visit, the straightforward nature of the drive makes it a practical choice for your itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 38.7 mi | 44m |
| Glendale Milford Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Ludlow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marion Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 38.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Marion Road
27 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marion Road
2
Turn right onto SR 4
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Springfield Pike
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Glendale Milford Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Glendale Milford Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
8
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
9
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Woodlawn, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.1 — 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
|
SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Turn right onto SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Glendale Milford Road
Turn right onto Glendale Milford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge onto I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.1 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$6.53 one way
$13.07 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.14 | $16.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
35% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Franklin, OH
21 mi in
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
5 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
52m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert as you transition between roads. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this trip features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local surface streets rather than cruising on open freeways. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on Springfield Pike is effectively zero miles of continuous, straight-line driving. The character of the road is defined by its frequent turns, requiring your focus as you move through the local landscape. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands your attention from start to finish.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.7 mi on Mill Creek Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Glendale Milford Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 4 / Springfield Pike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 9 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 (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Glendale Milford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
987 ft
588 ft
Total Climb
713 ft
Total Descent
561 ft
Highest Point
987 ft
~30.1 mi in
Elevation Range
400 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Dayton, OH
Full guide →Founded 1796
Top landmarks
- • National Museum of the United States Air Force — aerospace museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, United States
- • Wright Flyer III — third powered aircraft built by the Wright brothers
- • Dayton Art Institute — art museum and school in Dayton, Ohio
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 52m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. 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: near the start (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Glendale Milford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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