Origin
Dayton, OH
Late night in Dayton on Friday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Northwood, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Northwood, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dayton, OH to Northwood, OH covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 4, US 68, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on SR 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 64.1 miles, with most of the trip on SR 4 and US 68. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.6 miles on SR 4.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and US 68. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.1 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 0.8 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 10 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.
7
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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| US 68 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| South Main Street | 9.4 mi | 15m |
| US Route 68 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| South Detroit Street | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| State Route 638 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bellefontaine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Northwood, 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
10 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto SR 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 4
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 68 North: Urbana
8
Merge onto US 68
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 68
9
Enter roundabout onto US 68
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on US 68
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 68
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US Route 68
12
Continue on US 68
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Detroit Street
13
Continue on US 68
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn slight left onto SR 638
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 638
15
Turn right onto C-113
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bellefontaine Street
16
Turn right onto C-111
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 111 West
17
Arrive at destination
C-111
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Dayton, OH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Northwood, OH
The final approach into Northwood, 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
$9.95 one way
$19.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Northwood, OH
Late night in Northwood on Friday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Urbana, OH
32 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
3 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 28m 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 Northwood, OH covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 4, US 68, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 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 $9.95 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 64.1 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 0.8 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 Northwood, 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.
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