The drive from Dayton, OH to Range, OH covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35, I 71, SR 38 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on US 35.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 52 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.9 miles on US 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and I 71. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles (SR 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 35
Merge onto US 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
34.9 mi into trip|~44m in|SR 435
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 435 toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 705
Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
6
36.5 mi into trip|~46m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Columbus
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
8
46 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg
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.
Exit 75
Toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dayton, OH and Range, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Bloomingburg.
Cincinnati
34.9 mi in|~44m|via SR 435
Bloomingburg
46 mi in|~56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 35
33.9 mi
42m
I 71
9.1 mi
9m
SR 38
2.9 mi
5m
Federal Street
2.8 mi
4m
SR 435
1.7 mi
1m
South Ludlow Street
0.4 mi
<1m
West 4th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 33.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Range, 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
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward US 35 East: Xenia
5
Merge onto US 35
34 mi·42 min·US 35
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 435
1.7 mi·1 min·SR 435
Exit 705Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 71 North: ColumbusUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
9.1 mi·9 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 75Toward SR 38: Midway, BloomingburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 38
2.9 mi·5 min·SR 38
11
Turn right onto SR 323
2.8 mi·4 min·Federal Street
12
Arrive at destination
SR 323
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Range, OH
The final approach into Range, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.07 one way
$16.14 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$8.96
$17.91
premium
$4.91
$10.05
$20.10
diesel
$5.61
$11.48
$22.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.6
0
$5.46
$2.50
Efficient EV
13
0
$4.55
$2.08
EV Truck/SUV
20.8
0
$7.28
$3.33
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 16, 2026
Origin
Dayton, OH
Morning
in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Range, OH
Morning
in Range on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
6 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
1h 7m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dayton, OH to Range, OH covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, I 71, SR 38. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $8.07 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles (SR 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dayton, OH and Range, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Bloomingburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
