Trip from Dayton, OH to Newark, OH

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

108.6 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 58m ★

6 AM

2h 7m

8 AM

2h 25m

10 AM

2h 13m

12 PM

2h 11m

3 PM

2h 14m

5 PM

2h 24m

8 PM

2h 2m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dayton, OH to Newark, OH covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75 North, SR 4 North, US 70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.24 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

54.3 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 108.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Dayton, OH to Newark, OH is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dayton, OH to Newark, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 4 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 70 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 670 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jack Nicklaus Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Morse Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Johnstown Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 75 North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

141 ft · 3 sec · I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 4 North: Springfield

Merge slight left

10 mi · 13 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

5.8 mi · 7 min · US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

Keep slight left

49 mi · 53 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670 East: Airport

Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

6.1 mi · 7 min · I 670 East: Airport

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

354 ft · 9 sec · I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 270 North

Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

2.2 mi · 2 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Morse Road

Turn right onto Morse Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

246 ft · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

98 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street

Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

0.7 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street

Continue on Johnstown Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Johnstown Road

Take the exit right

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

11 mi · 11 min · New Albany Bypass

Continue straight

11 mi · 11 min

Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street

Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road

466 ft · 10 sec · Mount Vernon Road

Continue on North 4th Street

463 ft · 8 sec · North 4th Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Church Street Roundabout

167 ft · 3 sec · West Church Street Roundabout

Exit the rotary onto West Church Street

492 ft · 21 sec · West Church Street

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

292 ft · 8 sec · North 3rd Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Park Place

105 ft · 2 sec · North Park Place

Exit the roundabout onto North Park Place

456 ft · 9 sec · North Park Place

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 2nd Street

3 ft · North 2nd Street

Exit the roundabout onto North 2nd Street

125 ft · 5 sec · North 2nd Street

Turn right

92 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at your destination

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 54.3 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.3 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, 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 108.6 miles and 2h 6m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.3 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

54 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.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newark, OH

The final approach into Newark, 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 Newark, OH.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.24 one way

$32.49 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$18.14	$36.27
premium	$4.79	$20.48	$40.96
diesel	$5.64	$24.13	$48.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.6	$11.40	$5.21
Efficient EV	27.2	$9.50	$4.34
EV Truck/SUV	43.4	$15.20	$6.95

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 7 minutes ago

Origin

Dayton, OH

Evening in Dayton on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newark, OH

Evening in Newark on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 6m 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 Newark, OH covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75 North, SR 4 North, US 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.3 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 $16.24 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.

The drive from Dayton, OH to Newark, OH is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dayton, OH to Newark, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Dayton, OH to Newark, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.