Origin
Reily, OH
Afternoon in Reily on Saturday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reily, 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 14m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reily, OH
Jason Nelson
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
Reily, OH to Dayton, OH is 50.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via I 75 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest and the state of Ohio, offering a straightforward journey. It's a relatively short drive, perfect for a single day trip without feeling rushed. You'll experience a mix of highway speeds and local road driving, making it a varied but manageable excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Ohio locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 23.8 mi | 27m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Old Oxford Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Stillwell Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| High Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Erie Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 23.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reily, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on SR 732
80 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sample Road
2
Turn right onto SR 732
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Stillwell Road
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Stillwell Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Millville Oxford Road
5
Turn right onto SR 130
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Oxford Road
6
Turn right onto SR 177
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 4
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
10
Continue on SR 4
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
12
Continue on SR 63
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn straight onto SR 63
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SR 63
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 75
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 1st Street
18
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Ludlow Street
19
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
20
Turn right onto South Main Street
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Reily, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 27 / Millville Oxford Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 27 / Millville Oxford Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 177 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 177 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
8
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.80 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
4:18 PM
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
8 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 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a "Mixed drive" profile, with 47% of it on highways, primarily I 75. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.8 miles on I 75, which should feel like a typical interstate experience. Outside of this main highway section, expect to navigate local roads like Hamilton Middletown Road and Old Oxford Road. These will likely involve slower speeds and more turns, adding variety to the journey. The road character shifts between open highway and more residential or rural settings.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near US 27 / Millville Oxford Road.
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 50.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.5 miles (US 27 / Millville Oxford Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (SR 177 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Reily, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
20.8 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dayton, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (US 27 / Millville Oxford Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (SR 177 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dayton, OH before heading back.
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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