Origin
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, OH to South Amherst, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
188.5 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
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6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
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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South Amherst, OH
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Dayton, OH to South Amherst, OH covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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, SR 4 North, US 70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.25 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
94.3 miles from Dayton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 188.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m 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 49m drive with frequent turns across 188.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 South Amherst, OH is easy. At 3h 49m 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 South Amherst, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 North | — | — |
| SR 4 North | — | — |
| US 70 East | — | — |
| I 670 East | — | — |
| North Innerbelt | — | — |
| I 71 North | — | — |
| US 250 | — | — |
| Troy 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 South Amherst, 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 right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 4 North: Springfield
4
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
13 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
6
Keep slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670 East: Airport
8
Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Innerbelt
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
11
Merge slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 250: Ashland, Wooster
13
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
14
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
2 min
15
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
17
Turn right onto Troy Street
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Troy Street
18
Keep slight right
4.0 mi
·
7 min
19
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
20
Keep slight left
18 mi
·
28 min
21
Keep right
125 ft
·
2 sec
22
Turn straight onto Kipton East Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kipton East Road
23
Turn left onto Baumhart Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Baumhart Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Telegraph Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Telegraph Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Telegraph Road
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Telegraph Road
26
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
27
Turn sharp right onto Leonard Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Leonard Street
28
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 94.3 miles from Dayton, OH, or about 1h 54m 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 41 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.3 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Amherst, 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.
+
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 188.5 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 94.3 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.3 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Amherst, OH
The final approach into South Amherst, 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 South Amherst, 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
$29.25 one way
$58.51 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| premium | $4.91 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.79 | $9.05 |
| Efficient EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.39 | $12.06 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
South Amherst, OH
Morning in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
94 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
9 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
3h 49m 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 South Amherst, OH covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75 North, SR 4 North, US 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.3 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 $29.25 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 South Amherst, OH is easy. At 3h 49m 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 South Amherst, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dayton, OH to South Amherst, 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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