Spanning 180.7 miles across the Ohio Midwest, this trip connects Doylestown to Beavercreek in approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, making it an efficient option for those looking to avoid an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $27 on fuel for the trek, which utilizes a combination of the Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, the West Freeway, and East Easton Road. Because the route stays entirely within the state of Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout your travel. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes reliability over complex navigation, perfect for travelers who want a manageable transit between these two Midwest hubs.
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
90.3 miles from Doylestown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
87.6 mi
1h 34m
West Freeway
50.6 mi
54m
East Easton Road
16.4 mi
22m
I 675
8.2 mi
9m
North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi
9m
I 670
4.5 mi
5m
Akron Road
2.5 mi
3m
Congress Road
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
— 87.6 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doylestown, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
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Start on West Marion Street
65 ft·4 sec·West Marion Street
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Turn right onto North Portage Street
463 ft·13 sec·North Portage Street
3
Turn right
62 ft·2 sec
4
Turn right onto South Portage Street
467 ft·15 sec·South Portage Street
5
Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
243 ft·6 sec·Cleveland Avenue
6
Continue on Seville Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Seville Road
7
Continue on Collier Drive
0.4 mi·55 sec·Collier Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·33 sec
9
Turn left onto SR 585
2.5 mi·3 min·Akron Road
10
Turn right onto SR 604
1.0 mi·1 min·East Easton Road
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Enter roundabout onto SR 604
101 ft·2 sec·East Easton Road
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Continue on SR 604
15 mi·20 min·East Easton Road
13
Continue on SR 604
0.5 mi·51 sec·East Oak Street
14
Turn right onto SR 539
0.2 mi·16 sec·West Salem Road
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Continue on SR 539
1.1 mi·2 min·Congress Road
16
Continue on SR 539
1.0 mi·1 min·Congress Road
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
18
Merge onto I 71
88 mi·1 hr 34 min·Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 109AToward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, DaytonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 670 West: DaytonUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 670
0.2 mi·19 sec·Northeast Freeway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi·5 min·I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 70
51 mi·54 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 44Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 44AToward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
27
Continue on I 675
8.2 mi·9 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 17Toward North Fairfield Road
29
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi·9 min·North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
30
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Trip Plan
Planning a single-day trip gives you plenty of flexibility, but you should aim to depart during off-peak hours to keep your transit time close to the 3-hour and 32-minute estimate. Since the route only requires one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the remaining mileage. Keep your budget around $27 for gas, though it is wise to monitor your fuel levels before hitting the longest 87.6-mile stretch on the Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the mix of highway and local roads, stay alert when transitioning onto East Easton Road, as traffic density can change quickly. Checking your GPS for real-time congestion on the West Freeway is a smart way to ensure your drive remains as efficient as possible.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.3 miles from Doylestown, OH, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 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 40 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.3 miles or 1h 46m 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 50m
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 Doylestown, 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 Doylestown, OH
This is one driving day of about 180.7 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Doylestown, 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 Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway for about 87.6 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 110.4 and 167.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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110.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
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 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
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110.8 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
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166.4 mi into trip|~3h 10m 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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166.7 mi into trip|~3h 11m 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
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167.1 mi into trip|~3h 12m 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
$28.04 one way
$56.09 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$31.12
$62.25
premium
$4.91
$34.92
$69.85
diesel
$5.61
$39.90
$79.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.2
0
$18.97
$8.67
Efficient EV
45.2
0
$15.81
$7.23
EV Truck/SUV
72.3
0
$25.30
$11.56
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Doylestown, OH
Afternoon
in Doylestown on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Afternoon
in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3h 32m 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 174.4
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 174.4
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile that transitions between high-speed transit and local navigation, with highways accounting for 35% of your total distance. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period covering 87.6 miles on the Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, which serves as the primary artery for the journey. As you move from the open stretches of the freeway into the areas requiring use of the West Freeway and East Easton Road, the character of the road shifts from a steady cruise to more varied traffic patterns. Being behind the wheel requires a balance of maintaining highway focus and adjusting to the different pace of local roads as you approach your destination.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.6 mi on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 110.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 180.7 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 110.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.4 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 Doylestown, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Dayton 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 3h 32m. Total distance: 180.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.6 miles on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 110.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.4 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, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Beavercreek, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
