Origin
Rome, OH
Late night in Rome on Wednesday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rome, OH to Dayton, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
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6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rome, OH
Paul Scheelen
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rome, OH to Dayton, OH covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Freeway, SR 4, Hilliard-Rome Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.5 miles on West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.2 miles from Rome, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 64.4 miles, with most of the trip on West Freeway and SR 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.5 miles on West Freeway.
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.
West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and SR 4. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beacon Hill Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.4 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 0.1 miles (Beacon Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Hilliard-Rome Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Beacon Hill Road
Turn right onto Beacon Hill Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Hilliard-Rome Road
Turn right onto Hilliard-Rome Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
51.9 mi into trip
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~58m in
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SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
8
52.2 mi into trip
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~58m in
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SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
7
63.3 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
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 Rome, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
New Carlisle
51.9 mi in
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~58m
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via SR 4
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 49.5 mi | 53m |
| SR 4 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Hilliard-Rome Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Beacon Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pasadena Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 49.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Pasadena Avenue
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Pasadena Avenue
2
Turn right onto Beacon Hill Road
0.2 mi
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36 sec
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Beacon Hill Road
3
Turn right onto Hilliard-Rome Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hilliard-Rome Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
121 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 70 West: Dayton
6
Merge onto I 70
50 mi
·
53 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto SR 4
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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SR 4
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
11 mi
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14 min
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SR 4
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 48
0.8 mi
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1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.2 miles from Rome, OH, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 miles.
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 64.4 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
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 Rome, 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 Rome, OH
This is one driving day of about 64.4 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rome, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Freeway for about 49.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.2 mi from Rome, OH · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Rome, 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
$9.99 one way
$19.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Wednesday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 12 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
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
30 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 15m 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 Rome, OH to Dayton, OH covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Freeway, SR 4, Hilliard-Rome Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 miles from Rome, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.99 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 64.4 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 0.1 miles (Beacon Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Hilliard-Rome Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Rome, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
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