Origin
Wooster, OH
Evening in Wooster on Sunday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wooster, OH to Dayton, OH
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
165.9 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wooster, OH
Eliezer Muller
Dayton, OH
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Wooster, OH to Dayton, OH covers 165.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Bowman Street, North Bever Street, East Liberty Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.81 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83 miles from Wooster, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 165.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Bowman Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wooster, OH to Dayton, OH is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wooster, OH to Dayton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Bowman Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bever Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Liberty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Columbus Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lincoln Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 670 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 670 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Bowman Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wooster, OH and Dayton, OH.
1
Start on College Avenue
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
College Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Bowman Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Bowman Street
3
Turn left onto North Bever Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Bever Street
4
Turn right onto East Liberty Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Liberty Street
5
Turn left onto South Columbus Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Columbus Road
6
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
7
Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Way
8
Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
22 mi
·
27 min
·
West Lincoln Way
9
Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 71 South: Columbus
10
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 670 West: Dayton
13
Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
14
Keep slight right
4.5 mi
·
5 min
15
Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54 mi
·
58 min
·
West Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
17
Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
18
Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
20
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83 miles from Wooster, OH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
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 Wooster, 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 Wooster, OH
This is one driving day of about 165.9 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wooster, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83 mi from Wooster, OH · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 83 miles from Wooster, 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
$24.81 one way
$49.63 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $27.71 | $55.41 |
| premium | $4.79 | $31.29 | $62.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.86 | $73.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.23 | $10.62 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Evening in Dayton on Sunday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m 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 Wooster, OH to Dayton, OH covers 165.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Bowman Street, North Bever Street, East Liberty Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83 miles from Wooster, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.81 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Wooster, OH to Dayton, OH is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wooster, OH to Dayton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wooster, OH to Dayton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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