Origin
Mecca, OH
Afternoon in Mecca on Monday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mecca, OH to Dayton, OH
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
252.5 mi
406 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mecca, OH to Dayton, OH covers 252.5 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 5, Warren Outer Belt, Ohio Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
126.2 miles from Mecca, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 252.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 5 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mecca, OH to Dayton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warren Outer Belt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ohio Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brecksville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 271 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
SR 5
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mecca, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi
·
7 min
3
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
6 min
4
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna
5
Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Warren Outer Belt
6
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
8
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
14 mi
·
14 min
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Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 77: Cleveland, Akron
12
Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
13
Keep slight right
348 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brecksville Road
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 77 South, SR 21 South
16
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 271 South: Columbus
18
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
19
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 670 West: Dayton
22
Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Northeast Freeway
23
Keep slight right
4.5 mi
·
5 min
24
Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54 mi
·
58 min
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West Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
26
Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11 mi
·
14 min
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SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
27
Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
28
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 126.2 miles from Mecca, OH, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.2 miles or 2h 2m 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 21m
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 Mecca, 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 Mecca, OH
This is one driving day of about 252.5 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mecca, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.2 mi from Mecca, OH · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.2 miles from Mecca, 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
$37.77 one way
$75.53 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $42.17 | $84.34 |
| premium | $4.79 | $47.62 | $95.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.10 | $112.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.51 | $12.12 |
| Efficient EV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.09 | $10.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101 | 1 | $35.35 | $16.16 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Dayton, OH
Afternoon in Dayton on Monday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
126 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
23 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 5m 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 Mecca, OH to Dayton, OH covers 252.5 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 5, Warren Outer Belt, Ohio Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.2 miles from Mecca, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.77 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mecca, OH to Dayton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mecca, OH to Dayton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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