Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Evening in Beavercreek on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Lake Darby, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Lake Darby, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Lake Darby, OH covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, I 675, North Fairfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.3 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 40.3 mi | 43m |
| I 675 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| North Fairfield Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Hubbard Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| High Free Pike | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Roberts Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Plain City – Georgesville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fairbrook Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 40.3 mi, about 43m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,571 veh/hr typical · worst 3,091
Quietest
2 AM
~337 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 101 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 Lake Darby, 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
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 70
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 85
Toward SR 142: Plain City, West Jefferson
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 142
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Plain City – Georgesville Road
9
Turn left onto CR 49
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
High Free Pike
10
Continue on C-49
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Road
11
Continue on C-140
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hubbard Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Fairbrook Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Fairbrook Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Silverbell Avenue
343 ft
·
11 sec
·
Silverbell Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Silverbell Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 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
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 57.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 675 North: Columbus
Navigation decision point
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 142: Plain City, West Jefferson
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 85
Toward SR 142: Plain City, West Jefferson
6
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Fairbrook Avenue
Turn left onto Fairbrook Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$17.99 round trip
$3.99/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| premium | $5.07 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Lake Darby, OH
Evening in Lake Darby on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Springfield, OH
29 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 9m 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?
57.3 mi in 1h 9m, mostly highway — 40.3 mi of that is on I 70.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.3 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 675. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 57.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,200 ft
853 ft
Total Climb
430 ft
Total Descent
383 ft
Highest Point
1,200 ft
~36.9 mi in
Elevation Range
347 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.
On the drive from Beavercreek, OH to Lake Darby, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Jefferson along the way.
Jefferson
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 3m
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 Lake Darby, OH
Full guide →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 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.3 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lake Darby, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Darby, 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, 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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