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CedarvilleCedarville, Ohio
Give Cedarville half a day on a Miami–Scioto basins drive: campus, Main Street and the Harper Mausoleum. Sleep in Xenia or Yellow Springs.
Cedarville is a college village of about 4,000 people in southwest Ohio, 20 minutes east of Dayton on US-42 and SR-72. Its draw is a compact Main Street, a university campus with tours, an 1888 opera house and a 1915 Egyptian-style mausoleum on the edge of town. There is one inn; most travellers sleep in Xenia or Yellow Springs and pass through.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (ice on the trail)
- Airports
- DAY · CMH
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cedarville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cedarville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyCedarville is a low-crime college village; the real risks are winter ice on the trail, deer on US-42 at dusk and summer heat on unshaded rides.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAY Dayton International (About 30–35 min by car via I-70 and US-42; no direct bus to Cedarville.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights sit 1–2 km (0.6–1.2 mi) apart along Main Street and Wilmington Road, and the mausoleum is north of the village.A car is the practical choice: sights sit 0.6–1.2 mi (1–2 km) apart along Main Street and Wilmington Road, and the mausoleum is north of the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Beerdraught$6–9
- Budget bedChain motel in Xenia, double, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedHearthstone Inn & Suites double, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedHearthstone Inn & Suites double, a night, per roomUS$220
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAY Dayton International (About 30–35 min by car via I-70 and US-42; no direct bus to Cedarville.) · CMH Columbus John Glenn International (About 1 h 15 min by car; a longer fallback.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Apr (12 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cedarville: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
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Mar
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Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: sights sit 1–2 km apart along Main Street and Wilmington Road, and the mausoleum is north of the village. The Prairie Grass Trail is paved and flat, running south to Xenia and north toward London; rent or bring a bike if you want to ride it. In town, walking covers Main Street in about 15 minutes end to end.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15–20 min by car; about 1 h by bike
Car on US-42, or the Prairie Grass Trail by bike
Trail is paved and flat; Xenia has the better food and bed supply.
Door to door: About 20–25 min
Car via SR-72 and US-68
Glen Helen trails and a walkable downtown; pair with a Cedarville morning.
Door to door: About 25–30 min
Car via US-42 and I-675
Aviation heritage sites and museums; a full day on its own.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via US-35 east
Hopewell earthworks and a small downtown; better as an overnight on a basins loop.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car via US-42 and US-22
Pumpkin Show in October; otherwise a quiet county seat.
Door to door: About 35–40 min
Car via SR-72 and US-68
Small downtown and a college; combine with a Yellow Springs run.
Door to door: About 2 h
Car via US-35 and SR-32
Ohio River town with murals; too far for a comfortable return day.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car via I-70 and I-75
No clear reason to detour from Cedarville; skip unless you have family there.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main Street / village centre
Hearthstone Inn & Suites is the only in-town option; walk to food and the opera house.
Xenia (15 min west)
More beds and chain motels; the Prairie Grass Trail runs between the two.
Yellow Springs (20 min northwest)
Small inns and guesthouses; pairs well with a Glen Helen walk.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hearthstone Inn & Suites double1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$55 | US$55 |
| Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8 | US$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$46 |
| Trip total≈ US$255 per person per day, bed included | US$509 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Pizza, one large | $15–25 |
| Diner burger and fries | $12–18 |
| Beer, draught | $6–9 |
| Campus bookstore T-shirt | $20–30 |
| Rideshare, Cedarville to Xenia | $15–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cedarville University is a Christian campus with a dress and conduct code for visitors on tours: check the current rules before you go.
- The Harper Mausoleum sits in a cemetery: keep to daylight hours and stay quiet.
- Cell coverage is fine, but buses are thin — check the Greene County transit schedule before relying on it.
- Summer afternoons are humid; the trail has little shade.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Cedarville; check the nearest consulate in Columbus or Cincinnati, or your embassy in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare Cedarville → Xenia: $15–25
- Rideshare Cedarville → Dayton airport: $45–70
- Rental car, one day: $50–80 plus fuel
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Excuse me — Excuse me
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- I need help — I need help
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cedarville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (ice on the trail) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DAY: last-mile options field-checked, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street, the university campus, and the cemetery and mausoleum.
- Place pages with verified hours (opera house, university tours, library) and eat pages with last orders.
- Trail page for the Prairie Grass Trail with surface, grade and water points.
Sources
- officialVillage of Cedarville
- officialCedarville University
- officialCedarville Opera House
- officialGreene County Public Library — Cedarville
- secondaryWikivoyage: Cedarville, revision 5239755 (CC BY-SA 4.0)