Origin
Mayfield, OH
Late night in Mayfield on Saturday
Local time
3:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mayfield, 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
33m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mayfield, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mayfield, OH to Dayton, OH covers 24.9 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Roosevelt Boulevard, West 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 24.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Roosevelt Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 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 12 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 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Roosevelt Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Kensington 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 24.9 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: at 0.2 miles (Kensington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kensington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West 3rd Street
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sheffield Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kensington Street | 0.2 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 75
— 20.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Sheffield Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Sheffield Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Kensington Street
3
Continue on Kensington Street
207 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kensington Street
4
Turn right onto SR 122
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
6
Merge onto I 75
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
9
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
10
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
3:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 13 mph
14% chance
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
9 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
33m 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 Mayfield, OH to Dayton, OH covers 24.9 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Roosevelt Boulevard, West 1st 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 12.5 miles from Mayfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.86 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 24.9 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: at 0.2 miles (Kensington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mayfield, 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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