Origin
Dayton, OH
Night in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Brookville, OH
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
144.7 mi
233 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, OH
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Brookville, OH
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Trip Overview
This 144.7-mile journey from Dayton, OH to Brookville, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-70, Old Logan Road, and SR 4, with about 56% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $22, and with only one recommended stop, it offers a straightforward travel experience within the Midwest region. This drive is designed for efficiency, making it a practical choice for a quick excursion.
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
72.4 miles from Dayton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The character of this drive is mixed, offering a blend of efficient highway travel and more local road experiences. With 56% of the route on highways, you'll encounter stretches designed for speed, including a significant 49.2-mile segment on I-70. As you transition to roads like Old Logan Road and SR 4, expect a change in pace and road type. This varied profile means you'll experience both the ease of interstate cruising and the more intimate feel of navigating through communities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 144.7 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfi...
8
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 4 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield
7
11.5 mi into trip
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~15m in
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SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
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 US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
6
17.3 mi into trip
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~22m in
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I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
75.2 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 105A
Toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 49.2 mi | 53m |
| Old Logan Road | 26.7 mi | 30m |
| SR 4 | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Lancaster Bypass | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| East Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Logan-Lancaster Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 49.2 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Brookville, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Take the ramp
141 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto SR 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto SR 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 4
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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South Innerbelt
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 105A
Toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 33
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 33
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 33
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 33
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 33
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Logan-Lancaster Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Continue on US 33
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 33
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Old Logan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
135 ft
·
3 sec
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North North Plains Road
21
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North North Plains Road
22
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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South North Plains Road
23
Continue on SR 682
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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South Plains Road
24
Turn right onto Luhrig Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Luhrig Road
25
Arrive at destination
Luhrig Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip offers significant flexibility for departure times. You can easily complete it in one day, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. The longest stretch without a break is 49.2 miles on I-70, so plan for a comfortable stop shortly after that if needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, budget accordingly. A practical tip is to check local traffic conditions around the I-70 corridor, as it can experience congestion during peak commuting hours.
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 72.4 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookville, 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 144.7 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 70 for about 49.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.4 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 72.4 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookville, OH
The final approach into Brookville, 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 Brookville, 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
$22.46 one way
$44.91 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $27.97 | $55.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
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: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.19 | $6.95 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.66 | $5.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.26 | $9.26 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Brookville, OH
Night in Brookville on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
8 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 56m 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 Brookville, OH covers 144.7 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Old Logan Road, SR 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 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 $22.46 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 144.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Dayton, OH to Brookville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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