Origin
Lakeview, OH
Evening in Lakeview on Friday
Local time
8:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeview, 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 21m
Distance
66.8 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeview, OH
Stefan Petrov
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeview, OH to Dayton, OH covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Pike Street, State Route 274 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 66.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Pike Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.9 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 47.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Pike Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 235 / West Lake 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 66.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 235 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 235 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 235 / West Lake Street
Turn right onto SR 235 / West Lake Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 235 / South Main Street
Turn left onto SR 235 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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 | 47.9 mi | 52m |
| Pike Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| State Route 274 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| State Route 235 | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 4 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 47.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on North Oak Street
151 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Oak Street
2
Turn right onto SR 235
307 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lake Street
3
Turn left onto SR 235
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on SR 235
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 235
5
Turn right onto SR 235
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 235
6
Turn right onto SR 274
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 274
7
Continue on SR 274
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Pike Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
9
Merge onto I 75
48 mi
·
52 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 33.4 mi from Lakeview, OH · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Lakeview, 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
$10.37 one way
$20.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Dayton on Friday
Local time
8:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
35% chance
Live forecast
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
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
31 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 21m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lakeview, OH to Dayton, OH covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Pike Street, State Route 274. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Lakeview, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.37 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 66.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 235 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 235 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Lakeview, 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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