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Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Martins Ferry, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
196.2 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
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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Martins Ferry, OH
Wolfgang Weiser
Trip Overview
Beavercreek, OH to Martins Ferry, OH is 196.2 miles and takes about 3h 42m via East Freeway and I 71, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Ohio. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a practical option if you need to get between these two points efficiently. With only one recommended stop and a short duration, it's easily manageable in a single day without feeling 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
98.1 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m 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 70 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| SR 435 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Ohio Valley Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 110.4 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Martins Ferry, 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
·
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
·
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 left at fork onto I 70
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 225
Toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport
16
Turn left onto SR 7 Alt
463 ft
·
10 sec
·
Marion Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40; SR 7 Alt
239 ft
·
8 sec
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Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 250
496 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
21
Merge onto SR 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ohio Valley Pike
22
Turn left onto SR 647
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Hanover Street
23
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 42m estimated drive time, leaving Beavercreek in the morning will get you to Martins Ferry well before evening. With only one suggested stop and a 196.2-mile distance, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $30, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on a segment that might have fewer services, like the 110.4-mile stretch on East Freeway. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal need to break it up.
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 98.1 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 1h 53m 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 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 1h 53m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martins Ferry, 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 196.2 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.1 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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
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
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 225 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
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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
$30.45 one way
$60.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $33.79 | $67.59 |
| premium | $4.91 | $37.92 | $75.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.32 | $86.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.60 | $9.42 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.17 | $7.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.47 | $12.56 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Morning in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Martins Ferry, OH
Morning in Martins Ferry on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Lancaster, OH
98 mi in
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 42m 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.
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
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 13.5
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?
You'll spend about 97% of this 196.2-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 110.4 miles on East Freeway. Expect a predominantly highway driving experience, which means a lot of steady cruising with fewer interruptions. As you near the end of the route, you'll transition from the highway environment to more local surface roads.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 22 significant decision points across 196.2 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.
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 Martins Ferry, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Grove City and Wheeling.
Cincinnati
27.3 mi in
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~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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 196.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m 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 Martins Ferry, 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 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Martins Ferry, 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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