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Trip from Dayton, OH to Dunlap, OH

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

49.9 mi

80 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

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Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

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Downtown Dunlap, OH, OH

Dunlap, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dayton, OH to Dunlap, OH covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Circle Freeway, Colerain Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.74 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

25 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 49.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.8 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 49.9 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

8
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cinc...
7
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
36.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 275: Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 275: Indianapolis
8
46.5 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain 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. Exit 33 Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
8
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward Kemper Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Kemper Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 34.8 mi 40m
Circle Freeway 8.9 mi 10m
Colerain Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
West Kemper Road 0.4 mi 1m
South Ludlow Street 0.4 mi <1m
US 35 0.3 mi <1m
West 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 34.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Dunlap, 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

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 35 West: Eaton
5

Merge onto US 35

0.3 mi · 16 sec · US 35
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 75

35 mi · 40 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 16B Toward I 275: Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 275

8.9 mi · 10 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 33 Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto US 27; SR 126

2.6 mi · 3 min · Colerain Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Kemper Road Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto West Kemper Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Kemper Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto Colerain Avenue

40 ft · 0 sec · Colerain Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Colerain Avenue

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 49.9 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25 miles or 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunlap, 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 49.9 miles and 1h 1m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 34.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25 mi from Dayton, OH · 30m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

25 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

Cincinnati, OH to Dunlap, OH

14.2 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kettering, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dunlap, OH

The final approach into Dunlap, 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 Dunlap, 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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.74 one way

$15.49 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $8.59 $17.19
premium $4.91 $9.64 $19.29
diesel $5.61 $11.02 $22.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15 0 $5.24 $2.40
Efficient EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
EV Truck/SUV 20 0 $6.99 $3.19

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 56 minutes ago

Origin

Dayton, OH

Night in Dayton on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dunlap, OH

Night in Dunlap on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

7 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

1h 1m 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 Dunlap, OH covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Circle Freeway, Colerain Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $7.74 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 49.9 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dayton, OH to Dunlap, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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