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Trip from Dayton, OH to Range, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

52 mi

84 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

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Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Dayton, OH

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Downtown Range, OH, OH

Range, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dayton, OH to Range, OH covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 35, I 71, SR 38 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 52 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.9 miles on US 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 33.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and I 71. 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 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 52 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 34.9 miles (SR 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These 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.
7
34.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | SR 435

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 435 toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 705 Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
6
36.5 mi into trip | ~46m in

Turn left toward I 71 North: Columbus

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 71 North: Columbus
8
46 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg

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. Exit 75 Toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dayton, OH and Range, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Bloomingburg.

Cincinnati

34.9 mi in | ~44m | via SR 435

Bloomingburg

46 mi in | ~56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 35 33.9 mi 42m
I 71 9.1 mi 9m
SR 38 2.9 mi 5m
Federal Street 2.8 mi 4m
SR 435 1.7 mi 1m
South Ludlow Street 0.4 mi <1m
West 4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 35 — 33.9 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Range, 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

34 mi · 42 min · US 35
Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 435

1.7 mi · 1 min · SR 435
Exit 705 Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 71

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 75 Toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto SR 38

2.9 mi · 5 min · SR 38
11

Turn right onto SR 323

2.8 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
12

Arrive at destination

SR 323

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26 mi from Dayton, OH · 33m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Greene County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Xenia, OH

26 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

Beavercreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Range, OH

The final approach into Range, 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

$8.07 one way

$16.14 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $8.96 $17.91
premium $4.91 $10.05 $20.10
diesel $5.61 $11.48 $22.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.55 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dayton, OH

Night in Dayton on Thursday

Local time

10:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Range, OH

Night in Range on Thursday

Local time

10:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

6 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 7m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Range, OH covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, I 71, SR 38. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $8.07 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 52 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 34.9 miles (SR 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dayton, OH and Range, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Bloomingburg.

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