Origin
Prospect, OH
Late night in Prospect on Saturday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect, 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 29m
Distance
61.8 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect, OH
César O'neill
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect, OH to Dayton, OH covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Xenia Bypass, US 68, South South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Xenia Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Prospect, OH to Dayton, OH covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Xenia Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,152 ft
740 ft
Total Climb
303 ft
Total Descent
609 ft
Highest Point
1,152 ft
~13.2 mi in
Elevation Range
412 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 61.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 miles (US 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 68: Wilmington, Xenia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 68: Wilmington, Xenia
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 68
Turn right onto US 68
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the ramp toward US 35 West: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
7
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson 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.
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
8
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patt...
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 Prospect, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Xenia along the way.
Xenia
29.2 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Xenia Bypass | 16.2 mi | 21m |
| US 68 | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| South South Street | 14 mi | 18m |
| North West Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| State Route 73 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Belfast Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Xenia Bypass
— 16.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on C-51
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Prospect Road
2
Turn right onto SR 73
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 73
3
Continue on SR 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Belfast Pike
4
Turn left onto SR 73
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Muntz Street
5
Turn right onto US 62; SR 73
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South High Street
6
Turn left onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto SR 73
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
North West Street
8
Continue on SR 73
14 mi
·
18 min
·
South South Street
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 68: Wilmington, Xenia
10
Turn right onto US 68
15 mi
·
22 min
·
US 68
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 35
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Xenia Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
321 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
16
Turn left onto East 4th Street
513 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 4th Street
17
Turn right onto South Main Street
303 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.9 mi from Prospect, OH · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Prospect, 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
$9.59 one way
$19.18 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 12 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
52°F
Wilmington, OH
31 mi in
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
10 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 29m 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 Prospect, OH to Dayton, OH covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Xenia Bypass, US 68, South South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.9 miles from Prospect, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.59 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 61.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 miles (US 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Prospect, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Xenia along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 740 ft to 1,152 ft elevation with about 303 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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