Origin
Brown, OH
Evening in Brown on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brown, OH to Bradford, OH
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brown, OH
Israyosoy S.
Bradford, OH
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Brown, OH to Bradford, OH covers 26.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, State Route 202, West Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on West Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.3 miles from Brown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Brown, OH to Bradford, OH covers 26.6 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near SR 202 / State Route 202.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.2 miles (SR 202 / State Route 202): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 202 / State Route 202
Turn right onto SR 202 / State Route 202
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48 / South High Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 36 / West Broadway Street
Turn left onto US 36 / West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| State Route 202 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Broadway Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| SR 571 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| SR 41 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| SR 721 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South High Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dayton-Brandt Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 9.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brown, OH and Bradford, OH.
1
Start on Dayton-Brandt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton-Brandt Road
2
Turn right onto SR 571
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 571
3
Turn right onto SR 202
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 202
4
Turn left onto SR 41
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 41
5
Turn slight right
87 ft
·
1 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
24 ft
·
0 sec
7
Enter roundabout
123 ft
·
2 sec
8
Continue
120 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn slight right onto I 75 Business; SR 41
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
West Main Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto SR 41; SR 48
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South High Street
11
Turn left onto US 36
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Broadway Street
12
Turn right onto SR 721
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 721
13
Turn right onto East Main Street
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
East 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.3 miles from Brown, OH, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.5 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 26.6 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradford, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Brown, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brown, OH
This is one driving day of about 26.6 miles and 41m.
At 26.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on West Main Street for about 9.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Brown, OH · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Brown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bradford, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bradford, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Bradford, OH
Evening in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
41m 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 Brown, OH to Bradford, OH covers 26.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, State Route 202, West Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Brown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (SR 202 / State Route 202): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Brown, OH to Bradford, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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