Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Morning in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Northwood, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Northwood, OH
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Trip Overview
Beavercreek, OH to Northwood, OH is 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m via US 68, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily through the Midwest region, staying within Ohio for its entirety. The drive is mostly on highways, making it a practical choice for efficient travel between these two points. Expect a fairly direct journey with minimal complexities, ideal for those looking to get from A to B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 68 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| South Main Street | 8.7 mi | 14m |
| US Route 68 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| I 675 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| SR 4 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| South Detroit Street | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| North Fairfield Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| I 70 | 1.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 68
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Northwood, 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 right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 68 North: Urbana
8
Merge onto US 68
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 68
9
Enter roundabout onto US 68
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on US 68
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 68
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US Route 68
12
Continue on US 68
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Detroit Street
13
Continue on US 68
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn slight left onto SR 638
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 638
15
Turn right onto C-113
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bellefontaine Street
16
Turn right onto C-111
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 111 West
17
Arrive at destination
C-111
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 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 36.4 — 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
|
SR 4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 68 North: Urbana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 68 North: Urbana
4
36.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 68 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 68 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.34 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Northwood, OH
Morning in Northwood on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Urbana, OH
31 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
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
1h 28m 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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the journey utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience stretches of efficient travel, including one uninterrupted segment of 14.4 miles on US 68. While the majority of the route is on well-maintained highways, there are also sections on local roads like South Main Street, offering a slight change of pace. Overall, expect a consistent driving experience that balances speed with the occasional transition to more local thoroughfares.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on US 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and South Main Street. 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
5/10
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 62.3 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 (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on US 68. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
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 (SR 4): 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 Northwood, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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