Trip from Dayton, OH to Leavittsburg, OH

Drive Time

4h 28m

Distance

238 mi

383 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 15m ★

6 AM

4h 29m

8 AM

4h 55m

10 AM

4h 38m

12 PM

4h 35m

3 PM

4h 39m

5 PM

4h 54m

8 PM

4h 21m

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

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Dayton, OH

Israyosoy S.

Leavittsburg, OH

Christiyana Krüger

Trip Overview

Connecting Dayton to Leavittsburg covers 238 miles of Ohio landscape, typically taking about 4 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. Because this route is entirely within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition across the state. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $36 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. Since the route is straightforward and efficient, it serves as a reliable option for travelers looking to move between these two points without unnecessary complications.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a focused interstate experience, as 97 percent of your journey takes place on high-speed highways. You will rely heavily on I-71, I-70, and the Ohio Turnpike to make your way across the state. The drive features a significant 110.9-mile stretch on I-71, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. While the route is highly efficient for covering ground quickly, be prepared for the steady, rhythmic pace of major highway travel. This is a practical, highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over the slower, more technical roads you might find on secondary routes.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 238 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: 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; at 66.5 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

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

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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 670

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 670 East: Airport

70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | North Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

196.5 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Youngstown

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dayton, OH to Leavittsburg, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.

Cleveland

70.8 mi in | ~1h 20m | via North Innerbelt

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	110.9 mi	2h
I 70	49.2 mi	53m
Ohio Turnpike	35.5 mi	38m
SR 4	16.2 mi	20m
I 271	9.9 mi	10m
I 670	4.3 mi	5m
SR 5	3.9 mi	5m
I 77	1.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 110.9 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Leavittsburg, OH.

Start on South Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Take the ramp

141 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward SR 4 North: Springfield Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto SR 4

10 mi · 13 min · SR 4

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto SR 4

5.8 mi · 7 min · SR 4

Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

49 mi · 53 min · I 70

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670

Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Innerbelt

Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 71

111 mi · 2 hr · I 71

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 271

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 10 Toward I 77 North: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 77; SR 21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 21

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

Continue on this road

397 ft · 9 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 80 East: Youngstown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 80

36 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 209 Toward SR 5 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Turn straight

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Continue on SR 5

3.9 mi · 5 min · SR 5

Take the exit

497 ft · 12 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Turn straight onto West Market Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Market Street

Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Leavitt Road

Turn right onto Caleb Road

48 ft · 2 sec · Caleb Road

Arrive at destination

Caleb Road

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is simple given the 4 hour and 28 minute duration, but aiming to avoid peak traffic hours on these major interstates is always a smart move. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever it feels right. Make sure to keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the Ohio Turnpike, as pricing and availability can vary compared to the more urban segments of your drive. Since you are spending nearly the entire trip on the highway, keep your cruise control handy to maintain a consistent flow with surrounding traffic. This straightforward route allows for a stress-free travel day if you pace yourself well.

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 119 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.9 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119 miles or 2h 13m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leavittsburg, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dayton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 238 miles and 4h 28m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 110.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119 mi from Dayton, OH · 2h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

119 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

Columbus, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119 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 I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.9 miles.

Arriving in Leavittsburg, OH

The final approach into Leavittsburg, 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 Leavittsburg, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.60 one way

$71.19 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$39.75	$79.50
premium	$4.79	$44.88	$89.77
diesel	$5.64	$52.88	$105.75

Estimated Tolls: $1.78

Ohio Turnpike (35.5 mi) $1.78

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.4	0	$24.99	$11.42
Efficient EV	59.5	0	$20.83	$9.52
EV Truck/SUV	95.2	1	$33.32	$15.23

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 9 minutes from now

Origin

Dayton, OH

Evening in Dayton on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leavittsburg, OH

Evening in Leavittsburg on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Mansfield, OH

119 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

25 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

4h 28m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Leavittsburg, OH covers 238 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 70, Ohio Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 119 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 $35.60 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Dayton, OH to Leavittsburg, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.

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Trip from Dayton, OH to Leavittsburg, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Leavittsburg, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dayton, OH

Leavittsburg, OH

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 28m on the road

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