Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Urbana, OH
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The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Urbana, OH covers 36.4 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 68, I 675, SR 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on US 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 68 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| I 675 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| SR 4 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| North Fairfield Road | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| I 70 | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,391 veh/hr typical · worst 2,908
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
27.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Urbana, OH.
Start on North Fairfield Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 675
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
Take the exit
Merge onto US 68
Enter roundabout onto US 68
Continue on US 68
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.2 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.
5 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.
Take the ramp toward I 675 North: Columbus
Navigation decision point
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
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 68 North: Urbana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Enter roundabout onto US 68 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| premium | $4.98 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Beavercreek on Tuesday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 10 at 6:40AM EDT until May 10 at 2:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Morning in Urbana on Tuesday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
83°F
Enon, OH
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
36.4 mi in 47m, mostly highway — 14.4 mi of that is on US 68.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and I 675. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
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 36.4 miles you will encounter 8 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
338 ft
Total Descent
163 ft
Highest Point
1,060 ft
~33.8 mi in
Elevation Range
214 ft
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.
Founded 1805
Urbana is a city in Ohio. It is the county seat of Champaign County.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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.
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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