Origin
Harrison, OH
Morning in Harrison on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrison, OH to Dayton, OH
Data updated 16 minutes ago
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrison, OH
Kian Mousazadeh
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.2-mile drive from Harrison, OH to Dayton, OH is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Mill Creek Expressway, Circle Freeway, and Northwest Expressway, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a quick and efficient journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, it’s an economical option for a short excursion. Given its short duration and highway focus, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.1 miles from Harrison, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 95% of this journey. You'll spend most of your time on expressways, including a significant 36.1-mile stretch on the Mill Creek Expressway, which means consistent speeds and limited interaction with local traffic. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B efficiently, rather than offering winding scenic byways. This route is designed for steady progress, making it a predictable and uncomplicated drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mill Creek Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near New Haven Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 62.2 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 1 miles (New Haven Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.6 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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New Haven Road
Turn left onto New Haven Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 275 / Circle Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275 / Circle Freeway toward I 275 North: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
6
11.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 275 / Circle Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275 / Circle Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
8
61.2 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 36.1 mi | 41m |
| Circle Freeway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Northwest Expressway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New Haven Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Ludlow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 36.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on South State Street
9 ft
·
4 sec
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South State Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Harrison Avenue
3
Turn left onto New Haven Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
New Haven Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
5
Merge onto I 74; US 52
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 74; I 275; US 52
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Circle Freeway
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
13
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
14
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
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West 3rd Street
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, 1 hour and 15-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion on the expressways. With no planned stops and a short distance, fuel stops are unlikely to be a necessity, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 36.1 miles, so if you prefer to break up your drive, plan for a brief pause around that mark. Keep an eye on your GPS for any unexpected traffic patterns on the main roads like the Mill Creek Expressway.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.1 miles from Harrison, OH, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 miles.
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 62.2 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 38m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harrison, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Harrison, OH
This is one driving day of about 62.2 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harrison, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Mill Creek Expressway for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Harrison, OH · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Harrison, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.71 | $21.43 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dayton, OH
Morning in Dayton on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 15m 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 Harrison, OH to Dayton, OH covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mill Creek Expressway, Circle Freeway, Northwest Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Harrison, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.65 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 62.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (New Haven Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.6 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Harrison, OH to Dayton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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