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Trip from Dayton, OH to Utica, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

108.7 mi

175 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 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

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Downtown Utica, OH, OH

Utica, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dayton, OH to Utica, OH covers 108.7 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest, SR 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.87 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.

Midpoint

54.3 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 108.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 108.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.2 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest. 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 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 108.7 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 19 key points

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

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
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
7
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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 670 East: Airport
7
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
77 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 10A Toward I 270 North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 49.2 mi 53m
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest 16.8 mi 19m
SR 4 16.2 mi 20m
I 670 10.5 mi 12m
Johnstown Road 5.9 mi 7m
Morse Road 3.2 mi 5m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway 2.2 mi 2m
West Coshocton Street 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 49.2 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Utica, 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 left at fork onto I 70

49 mi · 53 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

6.1 mi · 7 min · I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

353 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 10A Toward I 270 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 270

2.2 mi · 2 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 32 Toward Morse Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Morse Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
Use the right lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto US 62

245 ft · 3 sec · Johnstown Road
15

Continue on US 62

1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Enter roundabout onto US 62

111 ft · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
17

Continue on US 62

1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
18

Enter roundabout onto US 62

99 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street
19

Continue on US 62

0.7 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
20

Continue on US 62

3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on US 62

3.2 mi · 3 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on US 62

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Coshocton Street
23

Continue on US 62

14 mi · 15 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn left onto SR 13

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Main Street
25

Turn right onto Mill Street

404 ft · 16 sec · Mill Street
26

Turn left onto South Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · South Central Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

South Central Avenue

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 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 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 24 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utica, 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 108.7 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Dayton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 49.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.3 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 2m into the drive

city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Whitehall, 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

Springfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

London, 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 Utica, OH

The final approach into Utica, 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 Utica, OH.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 7.5
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 15
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.87 one way

$33.74 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $18.72 $37.45
premium $4.91 $21.01 $42.02
diesel $5.61 $24.00 $48.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.6 0 $11.41 $5.22
Efficient EV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35
EV Truck/SUV 43.5 0 $15.22 $6.96

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dayton, OH

Night in Dayton on Thursday

Local time

11:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Utica, OH

Night in Utica on Thursday

Local time

11:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°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

32 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

2h 9m 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 Utica, OH covers 108.7 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest, SR 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 $16.87 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 108.7 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.
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.
The route from Dayton, OH to Utica, 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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