Trip from Leavittsburg, OH to Dayton, OH

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

238.7 mi

384 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 16m ★

6 AM

4h 30m

8 AM

4h 56m

10 AM

4h 39m

12 PM

4h 36m

3 PM

4h 40m

5 PM

4h 55m

8 PM

4h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Leavittsburg, OH

Christiyana Krüger

Dayton, OH

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

Traveling from Leavittsburg to Dayton covers 238.7 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 29 minutes of travel time. Because the route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $36 for fuel to complete the journey across the Ohio landscape. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares including the Ohio Turnpike, I-71, and the West Freeway. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This itinerary is ideal for those who prefer a direct, efficient path between Ohio cities rather than a meandering backroads tour.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119.3 miles from Leavittsburg, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 97% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time behind the wheel maintaining a steady pace on major corridors. The journey features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 110.2 miles on I-71, allowing you to settle into a rhythm once you merge onto the main arterial roads. While you will encounter a mix of the Ohio Turnpike and the West Freeway, the overall character of the drive is one of efficiency and fast-paced transit. It is a functional, no-nonsense road trip designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 238.7 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 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 166.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

41.7 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

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 173 Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

42.6 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

166.7 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

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. Exit 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

226.2 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in | SR 4

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 41 Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

226.5 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in | SR 4

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

Towns Along This Route

Between Leavittsburg, OH and Dayton, OH, road signs point toward Akron, Brecksville and New Carlisle.

Akron

41.7 mi in | ~48m

Brecksville

42.6 mi in | ~50m

New Carlisle

226.2 mi in | ~4h 12m | via SR 4

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	110.2 mi	1h 59m
West Freeway	54.2 mi	58m
Ohio Turnpike	35.6 mi	38m
SR 4	11.4 mi	14m
I 271	10 mi	11m
I 670	4.5 mi	5m
SR 5	3.8 mi	5m
I 77	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 110.2 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leavittsburg, OH and Dayton, OH.

Start on Caleb Road

48 ft · 3 sec · Caleb Road

Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Leavitt Road

Turn right onto West Market Street

0.6 mi · 58 sec · West Market Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto SR 5; SR 82

3.8 mi · 5 min · SR 5; SR 82

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Merge onto I 80

22 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

14 mi · 14 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 173 Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

347 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto SR 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 77; SR 21

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 144 Toward I 271 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 271

10 mi · 11 min · I 271

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 71

110 mi · 1 hr 59 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 670 West: Dayton Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 670

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 670

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 670

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 70

54 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto SR 4

0.3 mi · 42 sec · SR 4

Exit 41 Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4

11 mi · 14 min · SR 4

Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 48

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4.5-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid potential peak traffic in urban areas. You only need one dedicated stop to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite, making the itinerary straightforward for solo drivers or small groups. Since the route is almost entirely highway, keep a close watch on your cruise control settings to maintain consistent speeds during the long 110.2-mile stretch on I-71. We recommend fueling up before getting on the Ohio Turnpike to take advantage of potentially better local pricing. By planning your single stop around the midpoint of the trip, you can keep your energy levels steady until you reach your destination in Dayton.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 119.3 miles from Leavittsburg, OH, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119.3 miles or 2h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Leavittsburg, 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 Leavittsburg, OH

This is one driving day of about 238.7 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leavittsburg, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 110.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.3 mi from Leavittsburg, OH · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

119 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.3 miles from Leavittsburg, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.2 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.70 one way

$71.40 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$39.86	$79.73
premium	$4.79	$45.01	$90.03
diesel	$5.64	$53.03	$106.06

Estimated Tolls: $1.78

Ohio Turnpike (35.6 mi) $1.78

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.6	0	$25.06	$11.46
Efficient EV	59.7	0	$20.89	$9.55
EV Truck/SUV	95.5	1	$33.42	$15.28

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Leavittsburg, OH

Evening in Leavittsburg on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, OH

Evening in Dayton on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Mansfield, OH

119 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 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

4h 29m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Leavittsburg, OH to Dayton, OH covers 238.7 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, West Freeway, Ohio Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 119.3 miles from Leavittsburg, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Leavittsburg, OH and Dayton, OH, road signs point toward Akron, Brecksville and New Carlisle.

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Trip from Leavittsburg, OH to Dayton, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Dayton, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Leavittsburg, OH

Dayton, OH

Same local time

25 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 29m on the road

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