Origin
Dayton, OH
Afternoon in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Green Meadows, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Green Meadows, OH
Ron Lach
Trip Overview
Dayton to Green Meadows is 17.8 miles and takes about 27 minutes via SR 4, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that's more about efficient travel than scenic exploration, making it ideal for a quick transition between locations. With minimal driving time and a low fuel cost, this route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 51% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on SR 4, Dayton Road, and Chambersburg Road. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 9.1 miles, primarily on SR 4. This indicates a drive that transitions between potentially faster-paced highway travel and more local road conditions, requiring you to adjust your driving style as you go. It's not an all-highway grind nor a winding backroad adventure, but a practical blend.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese 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
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 4
Merge onto SR 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 444 / North Broad Street
Turn sharp left onto SR 444 / North Broad Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Dayton Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Chambersburg Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chama Trail | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arrowhead Trail | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Green Meadows, 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
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
7
Turn straight onto SR 235
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Chambersburg Road
8
Turn sharp left onto SR 444
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
9
Continue on C-148
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Springfield Road
10
Continue on CR 333
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dayton Road
11
Turn right onto Chama Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chama Trail
12
At end of road, turn right onto Arrowhead Trail
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arrowhead Trail
13
Arrive at destination
Arrowhead Trail
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.76 one way
$5.53 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Green Meadows, OH
Afternoon in Green Meadows on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
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
27m 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 Green Meadows, OH covers 17.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 4, Dayton Road, Chambersburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 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 $2.76 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 17.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dayton, OH to Green Meadows, 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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