Origin
Elida, OH
Late night in Elida on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elida, OH to Beaverdam, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elida, OH
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Beaverdam, OH
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Trip Overview
This 16.6-mile drive from Elida, Ohio to Beaverdam, Ohio is a quick trip that takes about 23 minutes, making it perfect as a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on US 30 and Diller Road, with a portion on North Cole Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. There are no scheduled stops recommended, but the short duration means you won't need to break it up into multiple days. It's a simple, efficient option for connecting these two Ohio towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| Diller Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Cole Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Lincoln Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North West Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| SR 309 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Thayer Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 6.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elida, OH and Beaverdam, OH.
1
Start on West Main Street
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Greenlawn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Greenlawn Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 309
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 309
4
Continue on SR 309
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on SR 309
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Elida Road
6
Turn left onto Diller Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Diller Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto North Cole Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cole Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto SR 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
10
Merge onto US 30
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 30
11
Take the exit
411 ft
·
10 sec
12
Take the exit
504 ft
·
13 sec
13
Turn slight right onto CR 173
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Thayer Road
14
Turn right onto CR 88
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lincoln Highway
15
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Greenlawn Avenue
Turn right onto South Greenlawn Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Diller Road
Turn left onto Diller Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Cole Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Cole Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 115 / North West Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 115 / North West Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.15 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Beaverdam, OH
Late night in Beaverdam on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive presents a mixed experience, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.3 miles on US 30, offering a more continuous driving experience before transitioning to local roads like Diller Road and North Cole Street. This blend means you’ll likely experience periods of steady highway travel interspersed with more local road conditions. The character of the drive changes as you move from the main highway onto the connecting roads, offering a varied feel behind the wheel.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Greenlawn Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Greenlawn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Diller Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (North Cole Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
858 ft
796 ft
Total Climb
98 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
858 ft
~16.6 mi in
Elevation Range
61 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (South Greenlawn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Diller Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (North Cole Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaverdam, OH before heading back.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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