Dent, OH to Beavercreek, OH is 57.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Mill Creek Expressway, Circle Freeway, and I 675, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route is predominantly highway, making it a quick and straightforward drive. It's a good option for a day trip or a segment of a larger road trip when you need to cover ground efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi
29m
Circle Freeway
14.8 mi
17m
I 675
8.9 mi
10m
Indian Ripple Road
1.6 mi
2m
Northwest Expressway
1.4 mi
1m
North Fairfield Road
1.1 mi
2m
Harrison Avenue
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 25.6 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,760 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,455
Quietest
2 AM
~330 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Dent, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Harrison Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West
3
Merge onto I 74; US 52
1.4 mi·1 min·Northwest Expressway
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward I 275 North: DaytonUse the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 275
2.2 mi·2 min·Circle Freeway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
13 mi·14 min·Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 43BToward I 75 North: DaytonUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
26 mi·29 min·Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.4 mi·1 min
Exit 43Toward I 675 North: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 675
8.9 mi·10 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 10Toward Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Indian Ripple Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
1.1 mi·2 min·North Fairfield Road
14
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Dent, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.8 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
6
5.5 mi into trip|~8m in|I 275 / Circle Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275 / Circle Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.1 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
7
44.5 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
8
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.78 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$10.03
$20.06
premium
$4.98
$11.36
$22.71
diesel
$5.60
$12.76
$25.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.07
$2.32
EV Truck/SUV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Dent, OH
Late night
in Dent on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 1:33AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 1:23AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Late night
in Beavercreek on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
SW 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 1:33AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 1:23AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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
1 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
1h 12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 88% of the 57.9 miles on major freeways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 25.6 miles on the Mill Creek Expressway before transitioning to other freeways. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the urban and suburban areas between Dent and Beavercreek.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.6 mi on Mill Creek Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 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 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.6 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 Beavercreek, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
