Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Morning in Beavercreek on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Eaton, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beavercreek, OH
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Eaton, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Beavercreek to Eaton is a straightforward 32.9-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $5 in fuel, making this an incredibly budget-friendly drive within the Midwest. The route relies on a combination of local roads and highways, specifically utilizing Dayton Eaton Pike, US 35, and West 3rd Street. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip makes it a stress-free option for your weekend plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Eaton Pike | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| US 35 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| West 3rd Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Fairfield Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dayton Eaton Pike
— 13.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Eaton, OH.
1
Start on North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Fairfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
3
Merge onto US 35
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 35
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West 3rd Street
5
Continue on US 35
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Dayton Eaton Pike
6
Continue on US 35
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on US 35
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Dayton Eaton Pike
8
Arrive at destination
US 35; SR 122
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 35 West: Dayton
Navigation decision point
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
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.
3
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 35 / West 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 35 / West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.21 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Eaton, OH
Morning in Eaton on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Liberty, OH
16 mi in
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
18 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, balancing roughly 40% highway driving with the remainder on local streets. You will spend a significant portion of your time on Dayton Eaton Pike, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.9 miles. Behind the wheel, you will notice the transition from the more developed areas near Beavercreek into the quieter stretches leading toward Eaton. The road surface and traffic density shift as you move between these distinct segments, so stay alert to the changing pace. Expect a functional drive that blends high-speed highway movement with the more measured speed limits of local thoroughfares.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Dayton Eaton Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Eaton, OH is easy. At 48m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (US 35 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Beavercreek, OH
Full guide →Beavercreek is the biggest city in Greene County Ohio, and a large suburb of Dayton. It is home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, and to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Dayton Eaton Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (US 35 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eaton, OH before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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