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Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Heath, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
203.3 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 44m
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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Heath, OH
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Trip Overview
Beavercreek, OH to Heath, OH is 203.3 miles and takes about 3h 52m via East Freeway and I 71, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio, making it a straightforward drive. It's primarily a highway route, so expect consistent speeds and relatively quick progress. With only one recommended stop and a short duration, this is a great option for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without feeling overly rushed.
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
101.6 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 110.4 mi | 1h 59m |
| I 71 | 34.6 mi | 37m |
| US 35 | 26.3 mi | 31m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| I 470 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| SR 7 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Wegee Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| SR 435 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 110.4 mi, about 1h 59m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 76 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,469 veh/hr typical · worst 1,889
Quietest
2 AM
~180 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Heath, OH.
1
Start on North Fairfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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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
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US 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 435
1.7 mi
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1 min
·
SR 435
Exit 705
Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 71
35 mi
·
37 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 71
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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South Freeway
Exit 100
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway
Toward I 270
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 East
10
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
110 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
East Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 470
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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I 470
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward SR 7: Bellaire, Bridgeport
16
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 7 South: Bellaire
17
Merge onto SR 7
6.1 mi
·
6 min
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SR 7
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
19
Turn right onto SR 7 Scenic
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Central Avenue
20
Turn left
372 ft
·
17 sec
21
Turn left onto Wegee Lane
183 ft
·
5 sec
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Wegee Lane
22
Continue on CR 48
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Wegee Road
23
Arrive at destination
CR 48
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 3-hour drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever works best for your schedule. Given the 203.3-mile distance and estimated fuel cost of $32, planning to depart mid-morning could allow for a comfortable arrival by late afternoon. While the route is mostly highway, keep an eye out for the transition onto US 35 as you get closer to Heath, as this might involve more local traffic. With only one stop recommended, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it up over multiple days.
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 101.6 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.4 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 45 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.6 miles or 1h 57m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Heath, 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 203.3 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 East Freeway for about 110.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.6 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Belmont - I-70 West Bound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Belmont - I-70 East Bound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Dupre Roadside Park
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.8 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 27.3 and 77.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
27.3 mi into trip
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~34m in
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SR 435
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 435 toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 705
Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
6
29 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Columbus
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
8
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
I 71 / South Freeway
Take the exit onto I 71 / South Freeway toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 100
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
7
77 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, M...
8
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.81 one way
$63.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
| premium | $5.06 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $49.46 | $98.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61 | 0 | $21.35 | $9.76 |
| Efficient EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.3 | 1 | $28.46 | $13.01 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Morning in Beavercreek on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
E 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Heath, OH
Morning in Heath on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
NE 2 mph
0% chance
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
3 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 52m 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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 14
View on nps.gov
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
~15 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the 203.3 miles on major roads like East Freeway and I 71. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 110.4 miles on East Freeway, meaning extended periods of consistent speed. Expect a high number of exits and merges along the way, especially as you transition between East Freeway, I 71, and US 35. Surface roads will only make up a small portion of your travel time as you approach your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.4 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.3 miles in near SR 435.
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 20 significant decision points across 203.3 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 27.3 miles (SR 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 71 / South Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,186 ft
729 ft
Total Climb
893 ft
Total Descent
1,041 ft
Highest Point
1,186 ft
~174.2 mi in
Elevation Range
457 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Heath, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Grove City and Wheeling.
Cincinnati
27.3 mi in
|
~34m
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via SR 435
Grove City
63.9 mi in
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~1h 14m
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via I 71
Wheeling
77 mi in
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~1h 30m
About the Cities
Starting in Beavercreek, OH
Full guide →Founded 1980
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.
Arriving in Heath, OH
Full guide →Founded 1952
Heath is a city in Licking County in the state of Ohio.
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 3h 52m. Total distance: 203.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.4 miles on East Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Heath, 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. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.3 miles (SR 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 71 / South Freeway): 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 and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Heath, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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