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Trip from Addison, OH to Dayton, OH

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

141.9 mi

228 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Addison, OH to Dayton, OH covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 35, SR 7, SR 735 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.6 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.9 miles from Addison, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 141.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 43m highway drive covering 141.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.6 miles on US 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and SR 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near SR 735.

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 2h 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (SR 735): Navigation decision point; at 64.4 miles (US 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
2.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 735

Turn right onto SR 735

Navigation decision point

7
64.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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
7
140.8 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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
8
141.3 mi into trip | ~2h 42m 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...
4
141.7 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | East 4th Street

Turn left onto East 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 35 136.6 mi 2h 36m
SR 7 2.8 mi 3m
SR 735 1.4 mi 1m
South Jefferson Street 0.3 mi <1m
East 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 35 — 136.6 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 7

2.8 mi · 3 min · SR 7
2

Turn right onto SR 735

1.4 mi · 1 min · SR 735
3

Merge onto US 35

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 35
4

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.
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

321 ft · 7 sec
Toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street
8

Turn left onto East 4th Street

513 ft · 14 sec · East 4th Street
9

Turn right onto South Main Street

303 ft · 8 sec · South Main Street
10

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.9 miles from Addison, OH, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.6 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 31 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.9 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 13m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Addison, OH

This is one driving day of about 141.9 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Addison, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 35 for about 136.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.9 mi from Addison, OH · 1h 22m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waverly, OH

71 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.

Popular next leg

Waverly, OH to Dayton, OH

94.2 mi · 1h 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Wellston, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waverly, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.9 miles from Addison, 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 136.6 miles.

Arriving in Dayton, OH

The final approach into Dayton, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dayton, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.8

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Acapulco Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Xenia, Ohio

2.9 mi

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.8

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Acapulco Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.6

Xenia, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+19373740582

Visit website

Nick's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.6

Xenia, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19373723202

Visit website

Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 121.6

Xenia, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19373526336

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.8

Xenia, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+19373721766

Visit website

Condado Tacos

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 131.8

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19377056528

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 131.8

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19379560500

Visit website

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 131.8

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 141.9

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+19379859623

Visit website

Wright Brothers National Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 141.9

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 141.9

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19372283221

Visit website

Level Up Pinball Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 131.8

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 1–9 pm

+19379129741

Visit website

Mothman Statue and Marker

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13048125211

Visit website

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 122.3
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

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 137
View on nps.gov
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 68.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.02 one way

$44.04 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $24.44 $48.88
premium $4.91 $27.42 $54.85
diesel $5.61 $31.33 $62.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.6 0 $14.90 $6.81
Efficient EV 35.5 0 $12.42 $5.68
EV Truck/SUV 56.8 0 $19.87 $9.08

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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

Addison, OH

Late night in Addison on Friday

Local time

1:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, OH

Late night in Dayton on Friday

Local time

1:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Waverly, OH

71 mi in

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

18 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

2h 43m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Addison, OH to Dayton, OH covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, SR 7, SR 735. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.9 miles from Addison, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (SR 735): Navigation decision point; at 64.4 miles (US 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Addison, OH to Dayton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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