Origin
Waynesville, OH
Late night in Waynesville on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waynesville, 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
34m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waynesville, OH
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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
Waynesville to Dayton is 20.2 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Far Hills Avenue/SR 73/Dayton Lebanon Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll primarily navigate local roads with some highway segments, making it an easy drive for most vehicles. Consider this route for a quick hop between destinations when time is of the essence.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 35% of the journey on highway segments. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on Far Hills Avenue, spanning 7.7 miles. The route begins with local road driving, transitioning to SR 73 and Dayton Lebanon Pike, which may include more varied traffic and speed changes. Expect a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Far Hills Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 73.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (SR 48 / State Route 48): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (SR 48 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 73
Turn right onto SR 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 48 / State Route 48
Turn right onto SR 48 / State Route 48
Navigation decision point
3
19.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
SR 48 / South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Far Hills Avenue | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| SR 73 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Dayton Lebanon Pike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 48 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Patterson Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Far Hills Avenue
— 7.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesville, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 73
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 73
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto SR 48
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 48
4
Continue on SR 48
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dayton Lebanon Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on SR 48
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on SR 48; SR 725
7.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
7
Continue on SR 48
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn slight right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Patterson Boulevard
9
Turn left onto SR 48
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
10
Turn left onto East 4th Street
513 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 4th Street
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
303 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:07 AM
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
1 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
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Waynesville, OH to Dayton, OH covers 20.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Far Hills Avenue, SR 73, Dayton Lebanon Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Waynesville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.13 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 is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (SR 48 / State Route 48): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (SR 48 / South Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Waynesville, OH to Dayton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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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