Origin
Dayton, OH
Late night in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to Mayfield, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Mayfield, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dayton, OH to Mayfield, OH covers 24.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, SR 122, South Ludlow Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 24.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and SR 122. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and SR 122. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cinc...
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 122: Middletown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32
Toward SR 122: Middletown
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 122
Turn right onto SR 122
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 19 mi | 22m |
| SR 122 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Ludlow Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 35 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sheffield Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kensington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 19 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Mayfield, 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
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 35 West: Eaton
5
Merge onto US 35
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 35
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 32
Toward SR 122: Middletown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto SR 122
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 122
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Kensington Street
266 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kensington Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Kensington Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kensington Street
14
Turn left onto Sheffield Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sheffield Street
15
Arrive at destination
Sheffield Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Mayfield, OH
Late night in Mayfield on Saturday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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
32m 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 Mayfield, OH covers 24.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, SR 122, South Ludlow 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 12.1 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 $3.77 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dayton, OH to Mayfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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