Origin
Fort Loramie, OH
Late night in Fort Loramie on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Loramie, OH to Dayton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Loramie, OH
Esteban Carriazo
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Loramie, OH to Dayton, OH covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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 Main Street, East Ash Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Fort Loramie, OH to Dayton, OH covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 66 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 46.2 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: near the start (SR 66 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (SR 66 / East North Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (SR 66 / Spring Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 66 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 66 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 66 / East North Street
Turn left onto SR 66 / East North Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 66 / Spring Street
Turn right onto SR 66 / Spring Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
45.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
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.
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 27.2 mi | 30m |
| North Main Street | 16.8 mi | 27m |
| East Ash Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East North Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 4 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 27.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Loramie, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on SR 362
126 ft
·
9 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto SR 66
16 mi
·
25 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on SR 66
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
4
Turn right onto SR 66
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto SR 66
378 ft
·
9 sec
·
East North Street
6
Turn right onto SR 66
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Spring Street
7
Turn left onto US 36
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ash Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Merge onto I 75
27 mi
·
30 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 4
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 4
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Fort Loramie, OH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Fort Loramie, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dayton, OH
The final approach into Dayton, 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
$7.17 one way
$14.34 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Dayton, OH
Late night in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 Fort Loramie, OH to Dayton, OH covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, North Main Street, East Ash Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Fort Loramie, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.17 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 46.2 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: near the start (SR 66 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (SR 66 / East North Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (SR 66 / Spring Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fort Loramie, OH to Dayton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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.
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