Origin
Archbold, OH
Morning in Archbold on Wednesday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Archbold, OH to Dayton, OH
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
135.4 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Archbold, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Archbold to Dayton covers 135.7 miles through the heart of the Midwest, typically taking about 2 hours and 33 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $20 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable regional excursion. Navigating this route involves a combination of South Defiance Street, the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and Woodlawn Avenue. Since you are moving within Ohio, the landscape remains consistent as you transition from the northern reaches of the state down to the Dayton area.
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
67.7 miles from Archbold, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This 135.7-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a much more hands-on experience than a standard interstate commute. You will find zero percent highway share on this route, meaning you should prepare for constant engagement with local roads and intersections. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted highway cruising here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on South Defiance Street. Expect a winding path that requires your full attention as you transition between local thoroughfares. It is a practical, steady drive that favors patience over raw speed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Defiance Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,048 ft
685 ft
Total Climb
471 ft
Total Descent
463 ft
Highest Point
1,048 ft
~96.7 mi in
Elevation Range
363 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Archbold, OH to Dayton, OH is easy. At 2h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Archbold, OH to Dayton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Defiance Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodlawn Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Clinton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Perry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Keyser Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Defiance Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archbold, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Stryker Street
236 ft
·
9 sec
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Stryker Street
2
Turn right onto South Defiance Street
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Defiance Street
3
Turn left
1.8 mi
·
3 min
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5
Continue on Woodlawn Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodlawn Avenue
6
Continue on West Clinton Street
479 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Clinton Street
7
Turn right onto North Perry Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
North Perry Street
8
Turn left onto Railway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Railway Avenue
9
Turn right onto South Keyser Street
13 mi
·
19 min
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South Keyser Street
10
Turn left
5.5 mi
·
8 min
11
Turn straight onto North Elm Street
14 mi
·
18 min
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North Elm Street
12
Continue on North Perrysburg Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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North Perrysburg Road
13
Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
14
Continue on North West Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North West Street
15
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
476 ft
·
10 sec
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West Grand Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Elizabeth Street
17
Turn right onto West Wayne Street
276 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Wayne Street
18
Turn left onto North West Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North West Street
19
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Elm Street
20
Turn left onto South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Metcalf Street
21
Continue on South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dixie Highway
22
Turn left onto West Breese Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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West Breese Road
23
Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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I 75 South: Dayton
24
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
25
Merge slight left
167 ft
·
2 sec
26
Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
27
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 33 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, you should factor in extra time for potential stops and varying speed limits. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily pace the trip to suit your comfort level without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 budget assumes consistent driving conditions on secondary roads. My best advice for this specific route is to stay alert for frequent turns, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating surface streets for the entire duration.
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 67.7 miles from Archbold, OH, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 29m 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 26m
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 Archbold, 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 Archbold, OH
This is one driving day of about 135.4 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Archbold, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.7 mi from Archbold, OH · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Archbold, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.01 one way
$42.03 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
| premium | $4.91 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Wednesday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
15 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 58m 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 Archbold, OH to Dayton, OH covers 135.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Defiance Street, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Woodlawn Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.7 miles from Archbold, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.01 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.
The drive from Archbold, OH to Dayton, OH is easy. At 2h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Archbold, OH to Dayton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Archbold, OH to Dayton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 685 ft to 1,048 ft elevation with about 471 ft of total climbing.
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