Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Wilmington, OH
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The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Wilmington, OH covers 26.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 68, US 35, North Fairfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on US 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 68 | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| US 35 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| North Fairfield Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North South Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Wilmington, OH.
Start on North Fairfield Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 35
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 68
Turn right onto US 68
Turn left onto US 22; SR 3; SR 134
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward US 35 East: Xenia
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto US 68
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 68 / North South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.98 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Wilmington on Sunday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
26.4 mi in 40m, mostly highway — 15.7 mi of that is on US 68.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and US 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
404 ft
Total Descent
262 ft
Highest Point
1,064 ft
~22.6 mi in
Elevation Range
266 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 1810
Wilmington is a city in Southwest Ohio. For those interested in "small town America" Wilmington is an excellent stop with a compact central city center, small college, and ornate buildings.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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