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Trip from Dayton, OH to Addison, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

142 mi

229 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 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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 Dayton, OH to Addison, OH covers 142 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 137.2 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.04 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

71 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 142 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 142 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.2 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 137.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and SR 7. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.

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 142 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 48 / South Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 4th Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 48 / South Ludlow Street

Turn left onto SR 48 / South Ludlow Street

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 35

Merge onto US 35

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
34.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | US 35

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 East: Washington Court House

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
4
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 35

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 35 137.2 mi 2h 39m
SR 7 2.8 mi 3m
SR 735 1 mi 1m
South Ludlow Street 0.4 mi <1m
West 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 35 — 137.2 mi, about 2h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

303 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto West 4th Street

512 ft · 17 sec · West 4th Street
3

Turn left onto SR 48

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Ludlow Street
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward US 35 East: Xenia
5

Merge onto US 35

34 mi · 42 min · US 35
Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35

45 mi · 48 min · US 35
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 35

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 35
8

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 735

1.0 mi · 1 min · SR 735
9

Turn left onto SR 7

2.8 mi · 3 min · SR 7
10

Arrive at destination

SR 7

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 71 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.2 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 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71 miles or 1h 23m 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 15m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dayton, 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 Dayton, OH

This is one driving day of about 142 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Dayton, 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 137.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 23m 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Jamestown, 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 71 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Addison, OH

The final approach into Addison, 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 Addison, 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.

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 19.6
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 4.9
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 73.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.04 one way

$44.08 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $24.46 $48.92
premium $4.91 $27.44 $54.89
diesel $5.61 $31.35 $62.70

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: 49.7 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 $14.91 $6.82
Efficient EV 35.5 0 $12.42 $5.68
EV Truck/SUV 56.8 0 $19.88 $9.09

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

Dayton, OH

Evening in Dayton on Thursday

Local time

7:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, OH

Evening in Addison on Thursday

Local time

7:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

2h 45m 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 Dayton, OH to Addison, OH covers 142 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 71 miles from Dayton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.04 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 142 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 48 / South Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dayton, OH to Addison, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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