Bob Evans
Later in the drive, right off the route
Springfield, Ohio
Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm
+19373240041
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
115.2 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, OH
Abhishek Navlakha
Dayton, OH
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Hanover, OH to Dayton, OH covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Freeway, SR 16, SR 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.2 miles on West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.88 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.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Hanover, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 115.2 miles, with most of the trip on West Freeway and SR 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.2 miles on West Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and SR 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.7 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 115.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles (US 62 / Johnstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 102.7 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 62 / Johnstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover, OH and Dayton, OH, road signs point toward Johnstown and New Carlisle.
Johnstown
New Carlisle
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 54.2 mi | 58m |
| SR 16 | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| SR 4 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| SR 161 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| Granville Street | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| I 670 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East Johnstown Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Johnstown Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, OH and Dayton, OH.
Start on Elm Drive Northeast
Continue on Clearview Drive Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto East High Street Northeast
Continue on Licking Valley Road Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto Marne Road Northeast
Turn right onto SR 16
Continue on SR 161
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road
Continue on Johnstown Road
Enter roundabout onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Enter roundabout onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit onto SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 48
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hanover, 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 Hanover, OH
This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.6 mi from Hanover, OH · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Hanover, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dayton, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Springfield, Ohio
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm
+19373240041
El Toro Restaurant
Springfield, Ohio
Gold Coast Kitchen
Columbus, Ohio
Top Coffee Stop
Columbus, Ohio
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm
+16146622212
Moonbird Coffee Co.
Columbus, Ohio
Later in the drive, right off the route
Springfield, Ohio
Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm
+19373240041
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Springfield, Ohio
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19373257898
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbus, Ohio
Hours: 11 am–1 pm
+16149470011
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Springfield, Ohio
Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm
+19375053537
Later in the drive, short detour
Springfield, Ohio
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+19373234646
Around the midpoint, short detour
Columbus, Ohio
Hours: 5–9 pm
+16149146134
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Enon, Ohio
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+19378641307
Later in the drive, short detour
Springfield, Ohio
Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm
+19375051066
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbus, Ohio
Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm
+16146622212
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbus, Ohio
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Dayton, Ohio
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+19379859623
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbus, Ohio
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Dayton, Ohio
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+19372932841
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Dayton, Ohio
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+19372283221
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Columbus, Ohio
Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm
+16142025197
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
Columbus, Ohio
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+16144077721
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$17.88 one way
$35.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.26 | $44.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.37 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hanover on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Dayton on Friday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
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
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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