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Trip from Beavercreek, OH to East Palestine, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 58m

Distance

257.5 mi

414 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 45m ★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Ohio, United States

Beavercreek, OH

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village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States

East Palestine, OH

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Trip Overview

This 257.5-mile journey from Beavercreek, OH to East Palestine, OH is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 4 hours and 58 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-71, I-76, and I-70, this drive offers a straightforward path through the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of around $40 and a highway share of 92%, it’s perfectly suited as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates, making for a predictable and comfortable ride.

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

128.8 miles from Beavercreek, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 99.5 mi 1h 47m
I 76 58.5 mi 1h 9m
I 70 51.1 mi 55m
Ohio Turnpike 14 mi 14m
I 675 7.9 mi 9m
Woodworth Road 6.9 mi 8m
North Fairfield Road 4.6 mi 9m
I 670 4.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 99.5 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and East Palestine, OH.

1

Start on North Fairfield Road

4.6 mi · 9 min · North Fairfield Road
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
3

Merge onto I 675

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 675
4

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 26A Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5

Merge onto I 70; SR 4

1.9 mi · 1 min · I 70; SR 4
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

49 mi · 53 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 71

100 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

39 mi · 43 min · I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto I 76

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 76
Toward I 76: Pittsburgh
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 76
Toward I 76 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pittsburg
20

Merge onto I 76

14 mi · 14 min · Ohio Turnpike
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 232 Toward SR 7: Youngstown Use the slight right lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward SR 7 South: North Lima, East Liverpool
23

Turn straight onto SR 7

1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street
24

Turn left onto SR 165

1.2 mi · 1 min · East South Range Road
25

Turn right onto SR 165

6.9 mi · 8 min · Woodworth Road
26

Continue on SR 14; SR 165

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 14; SR 165
27

Continue on SR 165; SR 170

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Market Street
28

Turn right onto West Rebecca Street

162 ft · 10 sec · West Rebecca Street
29

Turn left

109 ft · 8 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 58-minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a day trip, allowing you to leave Beavercreek, OH at your leisure. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $40, you can focus on enjoying the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 99.5-mile stretch on I-71, as services can sometimes be spaced out on longer interstate segments. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours upon arrival in East Palestine, OH.

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 128.8 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 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 57 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 128.8 miles or 2h 26m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Palestine, 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 257.5 miles and 4h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 I 71 for about 99.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Westfield Center, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westfield Center, OH

129 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

Dublin, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.8 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beavercreek, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Thano's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Canfield, Ohio

1.1 mi

Imperial Garden Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Youngstown, Ohio

1.1 mi

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Thano's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 239.1

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307020300

Visit website

Imperial Garden Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 239.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13307293833

Visit website

Giangelo's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 239.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13307264442

Visit website

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 73.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142610900

Visit website

Carriage Inn Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.4

Enon, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19378641307

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142996269

Visit website

Al's Corner Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.9

Barberton, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13304757978

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 202.3

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 202.3

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 202.3

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 239.1

Boardman, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 202.3

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 202.3

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 239.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 202.3

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Level Up Pinball Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 1–9 pm

+19379129741

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 73.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16144077721

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 64.6 and 169.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 670

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | North Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
7
69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
169.3 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
169.5 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.96 one way

$79.93 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $44.35 $88.71
premium $4.91 $49.77 $99.53
diesel $5.61 $56.85 $113.71

Estimated Tolls: $0.70

Ohio Turnpike (14 mi) $0.70

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.3 0 $27.04 $12.36
Efficient EV 64.4 0 $22.53 $10.30
EV Truck/SUV 103 1 $36.05 $16.48

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Beavercreek, OH

Late night in Beavercreek on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

S 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

East Palestine, OH

Late night in East Palestine on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

16 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

4h 58m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 8.9
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 8.9
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 195.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for this 257.5-mile trip, with 92% of the route consisting of interstate driving. The drive primarily unfolds on I-71, I-76, and I-70, offering a consistent pace. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 99.5 miles on I-71, so plan your breaks accordingly. This route is characterized by its efficiency, minimizing time spent on slower local roads and maximizing your time on the open highway.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.5 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.6 miles in near I 670.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 257.5 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 64.6 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 East Palestine, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Akron and Pittsburg.

Cleveland

68.9 mi in | ~1h 20m | via North Innerbelt

Akron

169.3 mi in | ~3h 10m

Pittsburg

230.2 mi in | ~4h 22m | via I 76

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 257.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.5 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.70 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 East Palestine, 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 64.6 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at East Palestine, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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