This 201.9-mile drive from Beavercreek, Ohio, to Sheffield Lake, Ohio, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 59 minutes. You'll primarily be on major interstates, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of around $30, this route offers an economical way to travel between these two Ohio cities. The highway-focused profile means you can expect a steady pace, and with only one recommended stop, it's a relatively efficient trip. Consider this a practical option for a quick, no-fuss transit.
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
100.9 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
94.1 mi
1h 42m
I 70
51.1 mi
55m
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi
15m
I 675
7.9 mi
9m
Abbe Road North
5.5 mi
10m
North Fairfield Road
4.6 mi
9m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
4.5 mi
6m
I 670
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 94.1 mi, about 1h 42m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,102 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,913
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Sheffield Lake, OH.
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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 26AToward 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
49 mi·53 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi·5 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt
0.2 mi·15 sec·North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 71
94 mi·1 hr 42 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Exit 204Toward SR 83: Lodi, WoosterUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 83
2.1 mi·3 min·Avon Lake Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
15
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
16
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft·8 sec·Avon Lake Road
18
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
19
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
21
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
22
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
23
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
24
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
25
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on SR 57
4.5 mi·6 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto SR 301
5.5 mi·10 min·Abbe Road North
29
Turn left onto SR 611
1.0 mi·1 min·Colorado Avenue
30
Turn right onto Harris Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Harris Road
31
Turn left onto Ferndale Avenue
0.3 mi·52 sec·Ferndale Avenue
32
Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue
0.2 mi·47 sec·Pasadena Avenue
33
Turn left onto Ivanhoe Avenue
84 ft·3 sec·Ivanhoe Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Ivanhoe Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 59-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one stop suggested, you can easily cover the 201.9 miles without needing to split the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 94.1-mile stretch on I-71, and plan a quick break around that point if needed. The estimated fuel cost of $30 makes this an affordable option for a day trip.
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 100.9 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.9 miles or 1h 56m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheffield Lake, 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 201.9 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 I 71 for about 94.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.8 and 163.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
7
64.6 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
68.9 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|North Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
7
69.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
163.9 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
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 204
Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.94 one way
$69.89 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$38.52
$77.04
premium
$5.43
$43.13
$86.26
diesel
$5.35
$42.53
$85.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.6
0
$21.20
$9.69
Efficient EV
50.5
0
$17.67
$8.08
EV Truck/SUV
80.8
1
$28.27
$12.92
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.
Forecast as of May 31, 2026
Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Evening
in Beavercreek on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sheffield Lake, OH
Evening
in Sheffield Lake on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
SE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
65°F
Shelby, OH
101 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 59m 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.
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...
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...
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 181
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 80% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-71 and I-70. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 94.1 miles on I-71, so be prepared for extended periods of steady highway travel. While the majority is interstate, you will navigate some local roads, including Avon Lake Road, towards the end. This route's personality is one of consistent forward motion, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.1 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 201.9 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 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,347 ft602 ft
Total Climb
683 ft
Total Descent
958 ft
Highest Point
1,347 ft
~115.4 mi in
Elevation Range
746 ft
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 Sheffield Lake, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Wooster.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 201.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94.1 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 26 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 Sheffield Lake, 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 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Sheffield Lake, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
