Bethlehem, OH to Beavercreek, OH is 120 miles and takes about 2h 48m via US 36, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, mostly highway-focused trip, ideal for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on main roads like US 36 and SR 61, making it a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
60 miles from Bethlehem, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 36
28.6 mi
34m
Marion-Marysville Road
24.5 mi
35m
SR 61
21.8 mi
33m
SR 4
9 mi
10m
I 675
8.2 mi
9m
North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi
9m
US Route 68
4.3 mi
4m
State Route 334
3.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 28.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
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Start on this road
71 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto SR 61
0.1 mi·12 sec·State Route 61
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Continue on SR 61
0.5 mi·49 sec·State Route 61
4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 61
432 ft·8 sec·State Route 61
5
Continue on SR 61
2.5 mi·4 min·Brannon Road
6
Turn straight onto SR 61
0.2 mi·24 sec·SR 61
7
Continue on SR 61
0.8 mi·1 min·SR 61
8
Turn right onto SR 61
418 ft·17 sec·West Main Street
9
Turn left onto SR 61
1.1 mi·1 min·North Thoman Street
10
Continue on SR 61
0.8 mi·1 min·State Route 61
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 30 West: Bucyrus
12
Merge onto US 30
1.9 mi·1 min·US 30
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward SR 598: Galion, Shelby
14
Turn left onto SR 598
0.3 mi·24 sec·State Route 598
15
Continue on SR 598
2.7 mi·5 min·Portland Way North
16
Continue on SR 61; SR 309
21 mi·31 min·SR 61; SR 309
17
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 423; SR 739
1.8 mi·2 min·South Prospect Street
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Continue on SR 4
24 mi·35 min·Marion-Marysville Road
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
1.5 mi·2 min·SR 4
Toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
21
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 4
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4
28 mi·33 min·US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
23
Turn right onto SR 334
3.7 mi·4 min·State Route 334
24
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
25
Merge onto US 68
4.3 mi·4 min·US Route 68
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 7BToward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
27
Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike
505 ft·10 sec·Upper Valley Pike
28
Turn right onto US 40; SR 4
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
29
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.2 mi·12 sec·West National Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
7.5 mi·8 min·SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 44Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 44AToward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
34
Continue on I 675
8.2 mi·9 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 17Toward North Fairfield Road
36
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi·9 min·North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
37
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick refueling break or a brief stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer 28.6-mile stretch on US 36, to ensure you don't have to pull over unexpectedly. Planning your departure to avoid peak traffic in the areas around Bethlehem and Beavercreek might make for a smoother arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Bethlehem, OH, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 26 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beavercreek, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, OH
This is one driving day of about 120 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Bethlehem, 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 US 36 for about 28.6 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 59.1 and 106.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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59.1 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
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60.7 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 36; SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4 toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfi...
8
105.8 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
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 44
Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
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106.1 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
8
106.5 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.62 one way
$37.25 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$20.67
$41.34
premium
$4.91
$23.19
$46.38
diesel
$5.61
$26.49
$52.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36
0
$12.60
$5.76
Efficient EV
30
0
$10.50
$4.80
EV Truck/SUV
48
0
$16.80
$7.68
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bethlehem, OH
Afternoon
in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 17 mph62% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Afternoon
in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Plain City, OH
60 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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 115.9
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 111.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey taking place on faster roads. Expect a good portion of your travel to be on US 36, including a continuous stretch of 28.6 miles. While there are highway sections, the inclusion of roads like Marion-Marysville Road and SR 61 suggests you'll experience a mix of driving conditions. It's not an all-interstate experience, offering a bit more variety as you traverse the Ohio landscape.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.6 mi on US 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and Marion-Marysville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 59.1 miles in near SR 4.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 120 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 59.1 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.7 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.8 miles: 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.
Between Bethlehem, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Shelby, Springfield and Cincinnati.
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 2h 48m. Total distance: 120 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on US 36. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Beavercreek, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 59.1 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.7 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Beavercreek, OH before heading back.
