Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Xenia, OH
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The drive from Dayton, OH to Xenia, OH covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35, US 35 Business, South Ludlow Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 25m highway drive covering 15.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and US 35 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.7 miles on US 35.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and US 35 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 48 / South Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 48 / South Ludlow Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 35 East: Xenia
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 35 Business.; C-135 toward US 35 Business: Xenia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| US 35 Business | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Ludlow Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Xenia, OH.
Start on South Main Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Turn left onto SR 48
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 35
Take the exit onto US 35 Business.; C-135
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Xenia on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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