Origin
Wellsville, OH
Evening in Wellsville on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellsville, OH to Dayton, OH
Data updated 19 minutes ago
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
230.9 mi
372 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
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6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellsville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
This 230.9-mile journey from Wellsville, OH to Dayton, OH is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 32 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-70, making it a highway-focused drive through the heart of the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of around $36, it's an efficient trip. This route offers a straightforward path, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct drive between these Ohio cities without needing to split it into an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.4 miles from Wellsville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this trip, with 76% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-70 and West Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.9 miles on I-70, meaning you'll have extended periods of consistent driving. While Cadiz Road is part of the initial segment, the majority of your time will be spent on higher-speed roads, offering a predictable and efficient travel pace. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination rather than extensive scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 83.9 miles in near I 70.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 230.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 83.9 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.8 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.4 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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
83.9 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
159.8 mi into trip
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~3h 11m in
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I 70 / South Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / South Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
218.4 mi into trip
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~4h 15m 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
218.7 mi into trip
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~4h 15m 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
229.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 29m 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 Wellsville, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
New Carlisle
218.4 mi in
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~4h 15m
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via SR 4
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 75.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| West Freeway | 57.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Cadiz Road | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| SR 7 | 15.7 mi | 21m |
| US 22 | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| SR 4 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | 8.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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15th Street
3
Turn left onto Clark Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge onto SR 7
16 mi
·
21 min
·
SR 7
6
Turn right onto SR 213
229 ft
·
3 sec
·
SR 213
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto US 22
15 mi
·
15 min
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US 22
9
Continue on US 22
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
10
Continue on US 22
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
11
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
12
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
16
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
SR 723
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
18
Merge onto I 70
76 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Continue on I 70
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto SR 4
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 4
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
11 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 4
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-and-a-half-hour drive, starting your trip in the morning will allow you to reach Dayton with ample time to spare. Since it's a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your schedule. Plan for one stop to break up the 75.9-mile stretch on I-70. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer stretches of highway where services might be less frequent. This route is straightforward, so focusing on maintaining a steady pace will ensure you arrive on time.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.4 miles from Wellsville, OH, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.4 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
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 Wellsville, 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 Wellsville, OH
This is one driving day of about 230.9 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wellsville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.4 mi from Wellsville, OH · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.4 miles from Wellsville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 miles.
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
$35.83 one way
$71.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $44.63 | $89.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.98 | $101.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.24 | $11.08 |
| Efficient EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.33 | $14.78 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
115 mi in
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
34 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
4h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wellsville, OH to Dayton, OH covers 230.9 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, West Freeway, Cadiz 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 115.4 miles from Wellsville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 230.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 83.9 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.8 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.4 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 Wellsville, OH to Dayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
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