Origin
Dayton, OH
Late night in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Hillsboro, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Hillsboro, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dayton, OH to Hillsboro, OH covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35, US 68, Wilmington Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Dayton, OH to Hillsboro, OH covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 56.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 35
Merge onto US 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 68
Turn right onto US 68
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
32.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the ramp toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dayton, OH to Hillsboro, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.
Wilmington
17.4 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 | 16.4 mi | 23m |
| US 68 | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| Wilmington Bypass | 14 mi | 18m |
| High Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| South Ludlow Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 16.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Hillsboro, 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
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 35 East: Xenia
5
Merge onto US 35
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 35
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 53
Toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 68
15 mi
·
22 min
·
US 68
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto SR 73
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Wilmington Bypass
10
Continue on SR 73
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
High Street
11
Turn left onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto US 62; SR 138
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
North High Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 62; SR 138
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Dayton, OH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hillsboro, OH
The final approach into Hillsboro, 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
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Hillsboro, OH
Late night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Wilmington, OH
28 mi in
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 21m 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 Hillsboro, OH covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, US 68, Wilmington Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 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 $8.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dayton, OH to Hillsboro, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
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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