Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
135.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
The drive from Dayton, OH to Willard, OH covers 135.4 miles and takes about 3h 5m 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 $19.75 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
67.7 miles from Dayton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 135.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 4 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 68 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 334 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 334 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mechanicsburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Willard, OH.
Start on South Main Street
Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Keep slight right
Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East
Merge slight left onto State Route 334
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road
Continue on State Route 4
Continue on West Sandusky Street
Turn slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North: Marion
Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion
Turn right onto West Walnut Street
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
Turn straight onto South State Street
Turn left onto Patten Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
Turn straight onto Marion-Bucyrus Road
Turn slight left onto South Sandusky Avenue
Continue on North Sandusky Avenue
Continue on State Route 4
Continue on STATE ROUTE 4
Continue on Sandusky Avenue
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto East Tiffin Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn right onto West Tiffin Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 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 Willard, OH than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 135.4 miles and 3h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.7 mi from Dayton, OH · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Dayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Willard, 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 Willard, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.75 one way
$39.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $22.61 | $45.23 |
| premium | $4.79 | $25.53 | $51.07 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
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: 47.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Willard on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
Columbus, OH
68 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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