Origin
Lewisburg, OH
Late night in Lewisburg on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisburg, 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
30m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisburg, OH
Tom Fisk
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
Lewisburg, OH to Dayton, OH is 22.6 miles and takes about 30 minutes via I-70 and SR 49, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick hop between two points within the Midwest, specifically Ohio, making it a very straightforward trip. You'll mostly be on interstate, so expect a consistent pace. Given its short length and single-day recommendation, it's a perfect addition to a longer journey or a simple commute.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 92% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I-70 and SR 49. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.7 miles on I-70 without needing to navigate complex turns or exits, allowing for a smooth, uninterrupted cruise. The transition from I-70 to SR 49 and finally onto North Commerce Street will involve a slight change in pace as you approach your destination, but the majority of the drive is characterized by typical interstate conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and SR 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Columbus
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
11.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
West 3rd Street
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lewisburg, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Trotwood along the way.
Trotwood
11.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via SR 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| SR 49 | 10 mi | 14m |
| North Commerce Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Ludlow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 10.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on SR 503
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Commerce Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
3
Merge onto I 70
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 49
Exit 26
Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on West 1st Street
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 1st Street
6
Continue on West 1st Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 1st Street
7
Continue on West 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 1st Street
8
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
9
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
1:31 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
2 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
30m 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 Lewisburg, OH to Dayton, OH covers 22.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, SR 49, North Commerce Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Lewisburg, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.51 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 straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lewisburg, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Trotwood along the way.
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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