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Trip from Dayton, OH to Antwerp, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

127.9 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

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

Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Dayton, OH

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Downtown Antwerp, OH, OH

Antwerp, OH

Wolfgang Weiser

Trip Overview

The drive from Dayton, OH to Antwerp, OH covers 127.9 miles and takes about 2h 37m 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, Breese Road, West Breese Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.85 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 127.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 127.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Dayton, OH to Antwerp, OH is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Antwerp, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 North
Breese Road
West Breese Road
South Dixie Highway
South Metcalf Street
West Elm Street
South Jameson Avenue
North Cole Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
2

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
3

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 75 North: Toledo
4

Merge slight left

66 mi · 1 hr 11 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Breese Road
6

Turn left onto West Breese Road

0.3 mi · 53 sec · West Breese Road
7

Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway
8

Continue on South Metcalf Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Metcalf Street
9

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Elm Street
10

Turn right onto South Jameson Avenue

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Jameson Avenue
11

Turn right onto North Cole Street

4.3 mi · 5 min · North Cole Street
12

At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North West Street
13

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
14

Merge slight left

34 mi · 36 min
15

Continue straight

16 mi · 27 min
16

Turn left onto Canal Street

381 ft · 9 sec · Canal Street
17

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Main Street
18

Turn right onto East River Street

33 ft · 1 sec · East River Street
19

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 18m 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 28 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Antwerp, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dayton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 127.9 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Dayton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 18m into the drive

Downtown Beaverdam, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaverdam, OH

64 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

Piqua, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaverdam, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Antwerp, OH

The final approach into Antwerp, 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 Antwerp, 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

$19.85 one way

$39.70 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.03 $44.06
premium $4.91 $24.72 $49.44
diesel $5.61 $28.24 $56.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.4 0 $13.43 $6.14
Efficient EV 32 0 $11.19 $5.12
EV Truck/SUV 51.2 0 $17.91 $8.19

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Dayton, OH

Morning in Dayton on Friday

Local time

6:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Antwerp, OH

Morning in Antwerp on Friday

Local time

6:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

18 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 37m 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 Antwerp, OH covers 127.9 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75 North, Breese Road, West Breese Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64 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 $19.85 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Dayton, OH to Antwerp, OH is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Antwerp, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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