Trip from Clarksfield, OH to Dayton, OH

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

175.3 mi

282 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 12m ★

6 AM

3h 24m

8 AM

3h 48m

10 AM

3h 32m

12 PM

3h 30m

3 PM

3h 34m

5 PM

3h 47m

8 PM

3h 17m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Clarksfield, OH

Hector Portillo

Dayton, OH

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Clarksfield to Dayton, expect a straightforward journey covering 175.3 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes of driving time, making this a very manageable trip to complete in a single day. Since the route is heavily reliant on major corridors like I-71, you can anticipate a fuel cost of around $26 for the trek. Both origin and destination are located within the Midwest, keeping the regional landscape consistent throughout your transit. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. This is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you between these two Ohio cities efficiently.

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

87.7 miles from Clarksfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 92% of this trip takes place on high-speed roads. Your journey relies heavily on I-71, the West Freeway, and SR 4 to bridge the distance. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch of driving on I-71, which spans 76 miles of the total distance. While the drive is efficient, the character is defined by steady interstate travel rather than winding backroads. Be prepared for a consistent pace behind the wheel as you navigate these major arteries across the state.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 76 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 103.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 175.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 103.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.8 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

103.3 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

103.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 670 West: Dayton

162.8 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | SR 4

Take the exit onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 41 Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

163.2 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | SR 4

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

174.3 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Clarksfield, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.

New Carlisle

162.8 mi in | ~3h 6m | via SR 4

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	76 mi	1h 22m
West Freeway	54.2 mi	58m
SR 4	11.4 mi	14m
Park Avenue	9.8 mi	13m
SR 60	7.4 mi	10m
I 670	4.5 mi	5m
United States Highway 250	3.7 mi	5m
US 250	2.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 76 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Zenobia Road

167 ft · 9 sec · Zenobia Road

Turn right onto SR 18

0.6 mi · 58 sec · SR 18

Continue on SR 60

7.4 mi · 10 min · SR 60

Turn straight onto SR 60

9.8 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue

Continue on US 250; SR 60

3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

Continue on US 250; SR 60

0.5 mi · 34 sec · North Cottage Street

Enter roundabout onto US 250

210 ft · 2 sec · US 250

Continue on US 250

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 250

At end of road, turn right onto US 42; US 250

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 42; US 250

Turn left onto US 250

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 71

76 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 670 West: Dayton Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 670

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 670

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 670

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 70

54 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto SR 4

0.3 mi · 42 sec · SR 4

Exit 41 Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4

11 mi · 14 min · SR 4

Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 48

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Since the entire trip takes less than three and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Planning for at least one stop is recommended to break up the 175.3-mile distance and keep you alert. Because the vast majority of your time will be spent on highways, monitor your fuel levels before merging onto I-71 to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep in mind that traffic patterns on the West Freeway can fluctuate, so checking for real-time updates before you leave is a smart move. With only 8% of the route off the main highways, your primary focus should be maintaining a steady pace on the interstate segments.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 87.7 miles from Clarksfield, OH, or about 1h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.7 miles or 1h 44m 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 46m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Clarksfield, OH

This is one driving day of about 175.3 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksfield, 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 I 71 for about 76 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.7 mi from Clarksfield, OH · 1h 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

88 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

Columbus, OH to Dayton, OH

71.6 mi · 1h 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Columbus, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.7 miles from Clarksfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.22 one way

$52.44 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$29.28	$58.55
premium	$4.79	$33.06	$66.12
diesel	$5.64	$38.95	$77.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.6	$18.41	$8.41
Efficient EV	43.8	$15.34	$7.01
EV Truck/SUV	70.1	$24.54	$11.22

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

21 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Clarksfield, OH

Evening in Clarksfield on Sunday

Local time

8:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, OH

Evening in Dayton on Sunday

Local time

8:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 23m 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 Clarksfield, OH to Dayton, OH covers 175.3 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, West Freeway, SR 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.7 miles from Clarksfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Clarksfield, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Dayton, OH to Clarksfield, OH

Plan the drive back the other way.

176.1 mi 3h 25m

Explore more options from Clarksfield, OH or browse trips ending in Dayton, OH.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.

Explore maps for Clarksfield, OH or Dayton, OH on MapSof.net.

Trip from Clarksfield, OH to Dayton, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Dayton, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clarksfield, OH

Dayton, OH

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 23m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From Dayton, OH

More from Clarksfield, OH

More trips to Dayton, OH