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1h 4m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
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Union City, OH
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Dayton, OH
Israyosoy S.
The drive from Union City, OH to Dayton, OH covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dayton Road, East Main Street, SR 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Dayton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 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
23.9 miles from Union City, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 47.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
86 ft
Total Descent
454 ft
Highest Point
1,108 ft
Elevation Range
368 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near SR 49; SR 118; SR 571 / South Broadway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 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 11.8 miles (SR 49; SR 118; SR 571 / South Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 37 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49; SR 118; SR 571 / South Broadway
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto South Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Union City, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Trotwood along the way.
Trotwood
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Road | 17 mi | 19m |
| East Main Street | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| SR 49 | 10 mi | 14m |
| South Dayton Greenville Pike | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Sweitzer Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, OH and Dayton, OH.
Start on SR 47
Turn left onto North State Line Street
Turn left onto SR 571
Continue on SR 49; SR 571
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 571
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49; SR 118; SR 571
Enter roundabout onto South Broadway
Continue on South Broadway
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121
Turn left onto SR 49
Continue on SR 49
Continue on SR 49
Continue on SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
Continue on West 1st Street
Continue on West 1st Street
Continue on West 1st Street
Turn right onto SR 48
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 47.8 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Union City, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Union City, OH
This is one driving day of about 47.8 miles and 1h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Union City, OH · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 47.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Union City, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $7.98 | $15.97 |
| premium | $4.79 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Union City on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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