Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Goshen, OH
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If you are planning a quick excursion through the Ohio Midwest, the 37.8-mile journey from Beavercreek to Goshen is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 5 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical route for a short getaway. You will primarily navigate via SR 48, US 42, and Waynesville Road, moving through the heart of the region. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule without worrying about fatigue.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 48 | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| US 42 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Waynesville Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Goshen Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Murdock–Goshen Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Bellbrook Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Alpha Bellbrook Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Bypass 48 | 2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Goshen, OH.
Start on North Fairfield Road
Turn left onto C-80
Turn right onto C-2
At end of road, turn right onto C-86
Continue on C-86
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on C-90
Continue on C-29
Turn straight onto T-50
Turn left onto Franklin Road
Turn left onto Franklin Road
Turn right onto US 42
Turn left onto Bypass 48
Continue on SR 48
Continue on Murdock–Goshen Road
Continue on Goshen Road
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto C-80 / Swigart Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto C-2 / South Alpha Bellbrook Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto C-86 / Upper Bellbrook Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 42
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Bypass 48
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.87 one way
$11.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Beavercreek on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Goshen on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you engaged rather than stuck in a monotonous interstate grind. While about 47% of your travel takes place on highways, the route transitions between various road types to keep things interesting. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.2 miles on SR 48, which serves as a significant portion of the drive. The shifting nature of the roads means you should be prepared for varying speeds as you move between state routes and local roads. You will find the transition between the different road segments provides a balanced experience behind the wheel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near C-80 / Swigart Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (C-80 / Swigart Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (C-2 / South Alpha Bellbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (C-86 / Upper Bellbrook Road): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,017 ft
Total Descent
1,054 ft
Highest Point
1,032 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
388 ft
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.
Goshen is a city of 34,000 people (2019) in northern Indiana. The city is known as a major recreational vehicle and accessories manufacturing center, the home of Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts college, and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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