Origin
East Palestine, OH
Late night in East Palestine on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Palestine, OH to Beavercreek, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
256.5 mi
413 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
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6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Palestine, OH
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Beavercreek, OH
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Trip Overview
This 245.2-mile journey from East Palestine, OH, to Beavercreek, OH, is estimated to take around 4 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward, one-day trip with a projected fuel cost of about $37. The route is primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, making it a more turn-heavy experience. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entire duration of your drive. Given the distance and duration, this is a very manageable day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and stop times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.3 miles from East Palestine, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 98.8 mi | 1h 46m |
| West Freeway | 50.6 mi | 54m |
| I 76 | 39.9 mi | 45m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 13.9 mi | 14m |
| I 675 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| SR 165 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| North Fairfield Road | 4.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Palestine, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
1
Start on this road
109 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto West Rebecca Street
162 ft
·
12 sec
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West Rebecca Street
3
Turn left onto SR 170
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Market Street
4
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 165; SR 170
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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SR 14; SR 165; SR 170
5
Turn right onto SR 165
6.9 mi
·
8 min
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SR 165
6
Turn left onto SR 165
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Range Road
7
Turn right onto SR 7
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Market Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 76
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 76 West: Cleveland
10
Merge onto I 76
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 76
Exit 218
Toward I 76 West, I 80 East: Akron-Canton, Youngstown
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
39 mi
·
44 min
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I 76
Toward I 76 West: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 71
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 670
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Northeast Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 70
51 mi
·
54 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 44
Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44A
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on I 675
8.2 mi
·
9 min
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I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 17
Toward North Fairfield Road
26
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi
·
9 min
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North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-day, 245.2-mile drive with a 4-hour duration, you have a good deal of flexibility. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, plan for a brief pause to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. The estimated fuel cost is $37, so budget accordingly. Pay close attention to your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making frequent turns, so keeping an eye on road signs will be key to staying on track.
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 128.3 miles from East Palestine, OH, or about 2h 31m 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 56 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.3 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
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 East Palestine, 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 East Palestine, OH
This is one driving day of about 256.5 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from East Palestine, 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 I 71 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.3 miles from East Palestine, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
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 245 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 243 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
27 mi into trip
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~35m in
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I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 West: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Akron
7
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
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I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
8
186.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m 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
8
242.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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
8
243 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m 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
$39.81 one way
$79.62 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
| premium | $4.91 | $49.57 | $99.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.63 | $113.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.70
Ohio Turnpike
(13.9 mi)
$0.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77 | 0 | $26.93 | $12.31 |
| Efficient EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.91 | $16.42 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Late night in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
128 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 57m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 247.7
View on nps.gov
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 247.7
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
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...
15 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 61.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route that is predominantly local roads, accounting for 0% highway share. This means you'll encounter frequent turns and likely navigate through smaller towns and communities. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a steady pace with regular adjustments. The main roads guiding you will include West Rebecca Street, North Market Street, and East South Range Road. This type of drive offers a more grounded perspective of the Ohio landscape, contrasting with high-speed interstate travel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in near I 76.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 256.5 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 27 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Palestine, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown, Dayton and Cincinnati.
Youngstown
26.6 mi in
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~34m
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via I 76
Dayton
186.3 mi in
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~3h 34m
Cincinnati
242.3 mi in
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~4h 36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 256.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.70 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 27 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.3 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 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Beavercreek, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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