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Trip from Dayton, OH to Pomeroy, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

154.5 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 53m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

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 Pomeroy, OH, OH

Pomeroy, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Dayton, OH to Pomeroy, OH covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 4th Street, South Ludlow Street, US 35 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.98 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

77.2 miles from Dayton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 154.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 4m 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 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 154.5 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.
West 4th Street 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 Pomeroy, OH is easy. At 3h 4m 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 Pomeroy, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 4th Street
South Ludlow Street
US 35 East
Hobson Drive
Powell Street
General Hartinger Parkway
South 2nd Avenue
North 2nd Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 4th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

302 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto West 4th Street

512 ft · 18 sec · West 4th Street
3

Turn left onto South Ludlow Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street
4

Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia

0.5 mi · 58 sec · US 35 East: Xenia
5

Merge slight left

34 mi · 42 min
6

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House

45 mi · 48 min · US 35 East: Washington Court House
7

Keep slight left

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min
8

Keep slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min
9

Turn left

11 mi · 12 min
10

Turn right onto Hobson Drive

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Hobson Drive
11

Continue on Powell Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Powell Street
12

Continue on General Hartinger Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · General Hartinger Parkway
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto South 2nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue
14

Turn slight right onto North 2nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 2nd Avenue
15

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
17

Turn left onto Court Street

240 ft · 16 sec · Court Street
18

Turn left onto West 2nd Street

16 ft · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.2 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 32m 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 34 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.2 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pomeroy, 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 154.5 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 77.2 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaver, OH

77 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

Jamestown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaver, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pomeroy, OH

The final approach into Pomeroy, 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 Pomeroy, 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

$23.98 one way

$47.96 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $26.61 $53.22
premium $4.91 $29.86 $59.72
diesel $5.61 $34.11 $68.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.4 0 $16.22 $7.42
Efficient EV 38.6 0 $13.52 $6.18
EV Truck/SUV 61.8 0 $21.63 $9.89

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Evening in Dayton on Thursday

Local time

6:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pomeroy, OH

Evening in Pomeroy on Thursday

Local time

6:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beaver, OH

77 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 4m 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 Pomeroy, OH covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, South Ludlow Street, US 35 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.2 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 $23.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Pomeroy, OH is easy. At 3h 4m 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 Pomeroy, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dayton, OH to Pomeroy, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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