Origin
Beckett Ridge, OH
Afternoon in Beckett Ridge on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckett Ridge, OH to Dayton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beckett Ridge, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beckett Ridge, OH to Dayton, OH covers 36.4 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Lesourdsville West Chester Road, Cincinnati-Dayton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 31.9 mi | 36m |
| Lesourdsville West Chester Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cincinnati-Dayton Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Beckett Ridge Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sawgrass Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Ludlow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Nest Court | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 31.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckett Ridge, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Eagle Nest Court
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Eagle Nest Court
2
Turn left onto Saint Andrews Drive
255 ft
·
12 sec
·
Saint Andrews Drive
3
Turn right onto Sawgrass Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sawgrass Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Beckett Ridge Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beckett Ridge Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto Lesourdsville West Chester Road
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lesourdsville West Chester Road
6
Continue on Lesourdsville West Chester Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lesourdsville West Chester Road
7
Turn left onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cincinnati-Dayton Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
32 mi
·
36 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
12
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
13
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
14
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Beckett Ridge, 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 1.2 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lesourdsville West Chester Road
Enter roundabout onto Lesourdsville West Chester Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Cincinnati-Dayton Road
Turn left onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
$5.65 one way
$11.30 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
98% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
52°F
Franklin, OH
18 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
22 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
46m 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?
36.4 mi in 46m, mostly highway — 31.9 mi of that is on I 75.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lesourdsville West Chester Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Lesourdsville West Chester Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 36.4 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: at 1.2 miles (Lesourdsville West Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles (Cincinnati-Dayton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on I 75. 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: at 1.2 miles (Lesourdsville West Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles (Cincinnati-Dayton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 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 Trip.ovh 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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