Trip from Dayton, OH to Clarksfield, OH

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

176.1 mi

283 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 37 min

4 AM

3h 13m ★

6 AM

3h 25m

8 AM

3h 50m

10 AM

3h 34m

12 PM

3h 31m

3 PM

3h 35m

5 PM

3h 48m

8 PM

3h 18m

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

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Dayton, OH

Israyosoy S.

Clarksfield, OH

Hector Portillo

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Dayton to Clarksfield, expect a straightforward journey covering 176.1 miles through the heart of the Midwest. With a driving time of approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate spending about $26 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. The drive relies heavily on I-71, I-70, and SR 4 to move you efficiently between these two Ohio locations. Because the trip is entirely contained within the Midwest, the landscape remains consistent throughout your travels. It is an ideal choice if you prioritize a direct, no-nonsense path that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complications.

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

88 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive is built for efficiency, with 89% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 76.8 miles on I-71. While the interstate portions provide a fast, consistent pace, the transition onto SR 4 offers a slight change in environment as you move toward Clarksfield. Expect a professional, utilitarian experience behind the wheel rather than a winding, scenic tour. The route remains predictable, allowing you to maintain steady speeds for the majority of the 176.1-mile journey. It is a practical drive designed for those who value speed and reliability over technical, winding backroads.

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

There are about 24 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 76.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. 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 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 176.1 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: 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; at 66.5 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.8 mi into trip | ~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

11.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | 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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 670

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 670 East: Airport

70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | North Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

148.5 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster

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 186 Toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster

Towns Along This Route

Between Dayton, OH and Clarksfield, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Wooster.

Cleveland

70.8 mi in | ~1h 20m | via North Innerbelt

Wooster

148.5 mi in | ~2h 46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	76.8 mi	1h 23m
I 70	49.2 mi	53m
SR 4	16.2 mi	20m
Main Street	9.8 mi	13m
South Main Street	8.2 mi	12m
I 670	4.3 mi	5m
US 250	4 mi	5m
United States Highway 250	3.7 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 76.8 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Take the ramp

141 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward SR 4 North: Springfield Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto SR 4

10 mi · 13 min · SR 4

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto SR 4

5.8 mi · 7 min · SR 4

Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

49 mi · 53 min · I 70

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670

Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Innerbelt

Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 71

77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 186 Toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 250

0.4 mi · 34 sec · US 250

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 250

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 250

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 42; US 250

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 42; US 250

Turn left onto US 250

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 250

Enter roundabout onto US 250; SR 60

68 ft · 0 sec · North Cottage Street

Continue on US 250; SR 60

0.5 mi · 34 sec · North Cottage Street

Continue on US 250; SR 60

3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

Continue on US 250; SR 60

9.8 mi · 13 min · Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 60

7.4 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

Continue on SR 18; SR 60

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 18; SR 60

Turn left onto Zenobia Road

167 ft · 7 sec · Zenobia Road

Arrive at destination

Zenobia Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving mid-morning can help you avoid peak traffic congestion. You should plan for one scheduled stop to break up the 3-hour and 25-minute duration, which will keep you refreshed for the final leg of the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $26 estimate assumes efficient driving conditions on the highways. Because the route is dominated by interstates like I-71 and I-70, ensure your vehicle is prepared for sustained high-speed travel. A pro tip for this specific route is to coordinate your single stop around the transition from the interstate system to SR 4, allowing you to stretch your legs before navigating the final local road 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 88 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.8 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88 miles or 1h 40m 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dayton, 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 Dayton, OH

This is one driving day of about 176.1 miles and 3h 25m.

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 71 for about 76.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 40m 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.

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 88 miles from Dayton, 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 76.8 miles.

Arriving in Clarksfield, OH

The final approach into Clarksfield, 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 Clarksfield, 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

$26.34 one way

$52.68 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$29.41	$58.82
premium	$4.79	$33.21	$66.42
diesel	$5.64	$39.12	$78.25

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: 61.6 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	52.8	$18.49	$8.45
Efficient EV	44	$15.41	$7.04
EV Truck/SUV	70.4	$24.65	$11.27

Gas CO2

62 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.

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Origin

Dayton, OH

Evening in Dayton on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clarksfield, OH

Evening in Clarksfield on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 25m 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 Clarksfield, OH covers 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 70, 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 88 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 $26.34 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.

Between Dayton, OH and Clarksfield, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Wooster.

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Trip from Dayton, OH to Clarksfield, 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 Clarksfield, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dayton, OH

Clarksfield, OH

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 25m on the road

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