If you are planning a trip across Ohio, the 173.4-mile journey from Beavercreek to Belpre is a straightforward drive that typically takes 3 hours and 27 minutes. You can easily complete this route in a single day, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $26 on fuel to cover the distance, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The path connects the Midwest interior toward the eastern edge of the state, transitioning through varied landscapes. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure. It serves as a practical, highway-focused connection for travelers moving between these two Ohio hubs.
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
86.7 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 35
98.5 mi
1h 52m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
50.4 mi
59m
SR 7
14.6 mi
18m
East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi
9m
North Fairfield Road
0.7 mi
1m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
US 50
0.6 mi
1m
3rd Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Belpre, OH.
1
Start on North Fairfield Road
0.7 mi·1 min·North Fairfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 35 East: Xenia
3
Merge onto US 35
26 mi·31 min·US 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
45 mi·48 min·US 35
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
27 mi·32 min·US 35
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
380 ft·11 sec
8
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 124
28 mi·32 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
9
Continue on US 50; SR 32
7.1 mi·9 min·East Bentbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 32
2.7 mi·2 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 32
19 mi·23 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32
0.6 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 32
Toward US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belpre, Marietta
13
Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
8.7 mi·10 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
5.9 mi·7 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right onto SR 32
0.3 mi·25 sec·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward SR 32, SR 618: Toll Bridge, Parkersburg, Belpre
16
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 618
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
17
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi·49 sec·3rd Street
18
Turn left
140 ft·10 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 3.5-hour trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the monotony of the highway. Aim to depart mid-morning to avoid the heaviest local traffic near your starting point in Beavercreek. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 98.5-mile stretch on US 35, as finding services can be less frequent depending on your exact timing. Because the entire route covers only 173.4 miles, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your schedule based on road conditions. Use the data provided to budget your $26 fuel cost early, and consider keeping your travel rhythm steady to minimize unnecessary fatigue.
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 86.7 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 38 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.7 miles or 1h 40m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belpre, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beavercreek, 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 Beavercreek, OH
This is one driving day of about 173.4 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Beavercreek, 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 US 35 for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 166.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 35 East: Xenia
Navigation decision point
Toward US 35 East: Xenia
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 35
Merge onto US 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
6
157 mi into trip|~3h 4m in|US 50; SR 32
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32 toward US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belpre, Marietta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belp...
6
166.3 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.91 one way
$53.82 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$29.87
$59.73
premium
$4.91
$33.51
$67.03
diesel
$5.61
$38.28
$76.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52
0
$18.21
$8.32
Efficient EV
43.4
0
$15.17
$6.94
EV Truck/SUV
69.4
0
$24.28
$11.10
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Late night
in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 to 18 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Belpre, OH
Late night
in Belpre on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
15 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
3h 27m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 65.8
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 66% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares like US 35, the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, and SR 7. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 35, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 98.5 miles. While the route maintains a consistent pace, the character of the road shifts as you transition from the primary highway corridors onto the later legs of the trip. You should be prepared for a drive that prioritizes efficiency and steady speeds over winding backroads. It is a functional path designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 mi on US 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 173.4 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,074 ft610 ft
Total Climb
540 ft
Total Descent
803 ft
Highest Point
1,074 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
464 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beavercreek, OH and Belpre, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Marietta.
Cincinnati
99.5 mi in|~1h 55m
Marietta
157 mi in|~3h 4m|via US 50; SR 32
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 173.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on US 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belpre, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Belpre, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
