If you are looking to travel from Brookville to Beavercreek, this 130.2-mile journey is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day. You will spend approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes on the road, navigating a path that relies on local roads like South Plains Road and US 33 East rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of about $19, the trip is an economical option for those staying within the Midwest. Because the entire route remains within Ohio, you won't need to worry about adjusting for regional changes or overnight stays. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that works well if you have a specific destination in mind and want to get there without unnecessary complexity.
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
70.4 miles from Brookville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 35
98.8 mi
1h 51m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
28.9 mi
33m
East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi
9m
Luhrig Road
2 mi
7m
South Plains Road
1.7 mi
2m
North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi
2m
SR 682
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
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Start on Luhrig Road
2.0 mi·7 min·Luhrig Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 682
1.7 mi·2 min·South Plains Road
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
108 ft·3 sec·SR 682
4
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi·46 sec·SR 682
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pomeroy, Chillicothe
6
Merge onto US 33; US 50; SR 32
0.3 mi·18 sec·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32
0.7 mi·47 sec·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 50; SR 32
7.1 mi·9 min·East Bentbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 50; SR 32
28 mi·32 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
418 ft·10 sec
12
Turn right onto US 35
30 mi·35 min·US 35
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
69 mi·1 hr 16 min·US 35
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 44Toward SR 835 West
15
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi·2 min·North Fairfield Road
16
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 21-minute trek, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You should account for the $19 fuel cost before heading out, as there are no scheduled stops required for this 130.2-mile distance. Because the route is entirely non-highway, stay alert for frequent turns and potential changes in speed limits as you transition between local roads. Given the lack of a long, straight stretch, keep your navigation tools handy to stay on track during the more technical segments of the drive. Taking this trip in one go is very manageable, allowing you to reach Beavercreek efficiently without the need for an overnight split.
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 70.4 miles from Brookville, OH, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 31 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 19m
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 Brookville, 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 Brookville, OH
This is one driving day of about 140.9 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Brookville, 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 35 for about 98.8 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 139.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2 mi into trip|~7m in|SR 682 / South Plains Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 682 / South Plains Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.1 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pomeroy, Chillicothe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pome...
6
4.7 mi into trip|~12m in|US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
5
139.6 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward SR 835 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 44
Toward SR 835 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.87 one way
$43.73 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$24.27
$48.54
premium
$4.91
$27.23
$54.46
diesel
$5.61
$31.11
$62.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.3
0
$14.79
$6.76
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
EV Truck/SUV
56.4
0
$19.73
$9.02
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Brookville, OH
Late night
in Brookville on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Late night
in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Beaver, OH
70 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
9 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
2h 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 126.3
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 77.7
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 140.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience on this local drive, as the route features 0% highway travel. You won't find long, monotonous stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment on South Plains Road is effectively 0 miles. The road’s personality is defined by its technical nature, requiring your full attention as you navigate local thoroughfares instead of high-speed interstates. Because you are avoiding major highways, the pace remains steady and manual rather than a passive cruise-control experience. It is a drive that demands consistent engagement, making it feel more like a winding local transit than a typical cross-country interstate slog.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on US 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near SR 682 / South Plains Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 140.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 2 miles (SR 682 / South Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 140.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on US 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (SR 682 / South Plains Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. 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.
