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Trip from Dayton, OH to Crawford, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

192.1 mi

309 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 34m ★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 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 Crawford, OH covers 192.1 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Freeway, I 70, Cadiz Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.8 miles on East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.81 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

96.1 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 192.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 192.1 miles, with most of the trip on East Freeway and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.8 miles on East Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 74.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway 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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 192.1 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: 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 points

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

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~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 | ~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 | ~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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
6
17.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | 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.
6
66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 70 / West Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / West Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Freeway 74.8 mi 1h 22m
I 70 49.2 mi 53m
Cadiz Road 21.6 mi 24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road 16.5 mi 22m
SR 4 16.2 mi 20m
West Freeway 3.2 mi 4m
South Innerbelt 1.9 mi 2m
John Glenn Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: East Freeway — 74.8 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Crawford, 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 · South Innerbelt
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 70

75 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 176 Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
12

Continue on SR 723

0.3 mi · 29 sec · SR 723
13

Turn right onto US 22; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · John Glenn Highway
14

Turn left onto US 22; US 40

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Dewey Avenue
15

Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40; SR 209

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
16

Turn slight left onto US 22

1.2 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
17

Continue on US 22

22 mi · 24 min · Cadiz Road
18

Continue on US 22; SR 800

17 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
19

Continue on US 22; US 250

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
20

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 250
21

Turn right onto US 250; SR 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cadiz-Jewett Road
22

Turn slight right onto Toot Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Toot Road
23

Arrive at destination

Toot Road

Trip Plan

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 96.1 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.8 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 42 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.1 miles or 1h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crawford, 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 192.1 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 East Freeway for about 74.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.1 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 49m into the drive

city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Geneva, OH

96 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

London, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reynoldsburg, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.1 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 East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.8 miles.

Arriving in Crawford, OH

The final approach into Crawford, 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 Crawford, OH.

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.

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 6.6
View on nps.gov
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 6.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.81 one way

$59.63 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $33.09 $66.18
premium $4.91 $37.13 $74.25
diesel $5.61 $42.41 $84.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.6 0 $20.17 $9.22
Efficient EV 48 0 $16.81 $7.68
EV Truck/SUV 76.8 0 $26.89 $12.29

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dayton, OH

Night in Dayton on Thursday

Local time

10:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crawford, OH

Night in Crawford on Thursday

Local time

10:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Geneva, OH

96 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

20 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 46m 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 Crawford, OH covers 192.1 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Freeway, I 70, Cadiz Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.1 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 $29.81 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 192.1 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.
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 Crawford, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.

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