Origin
Dayton, OH
Night in Dayton on Thursday
Local time
10:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Goshen, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Goshen, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Dayton to Goshen, you are in for a straightforward 42.8-mile journey through the Ohio Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical route for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. The drive is classified as a mixed-drive profile, offering a balance between different road types as you transition between these two locations. Since both cities are situated within the same state and region, the travel experience remains consistent throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you where you need to go without the fatigue of a long-haul road trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip features a diverse road profile, with about 56% of your time spent on highways. You will start by utilizing I-75, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of the drive at 10.2 miles. As you transition away from the interstate, your route shifts onto SR 48 and State Route 48, moving you into a more local driving environment. The blend of high-speed highway segments followed by secondary roads creates a dynamic experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will find that the road's personality changes as you leave the heavier traffic zones and settle into the state routes that lead toward your final destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 10.2 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 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 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 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese 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
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Austin Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41
Toward Austin Boulevard
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Austin Boulevard
Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Miller Road
Turn left onto Miller Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| SR 48 | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| State Route 48 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bunnell Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Goshen Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Murdock–Goshen Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| East Central Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Goshen, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 41
Toward Austin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Austin Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 741 South
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto SR 741
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Springboro Pike
14
Continue on SR 741
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 73
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto T-128
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bunnell Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 48
18
Turn left onto Miller Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Bypass 48
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass 48
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on SR 48
10 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 48
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Murdock–Goshen Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Murdock–Goshen Road
22
Continue on Goshen Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Goshen Road
23
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
110 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mulberry Street
24
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Dayton, OH · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goshen, OH
The final approach into Goshen, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.64 one way
$13.28 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Goshen, OH
Night in Goshen on Thursday
Local time
10:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 7m 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 Goshen, OH covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, SR 48, State Route 48. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 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 $6.64 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 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 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dayton, OH to Goshen, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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