Origin
Elk, OH
Morning in Elk on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk, OH to Beavercreek, 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
3h 39m
Distance
186.9 mi
301 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
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6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk, OH
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Beavercreek, OH
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Trip Overview
Elk, OH to Beavercreek, OH is 186.9 miles and takes about 3h 39m via I 70 and US 35, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's easily manageable in a single day. Expect a direct path with minimal detours, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so plan for typical highway travel conditions.
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
93.4 miles from Elk, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 70.3 mi | 1h 16m |
| South Freeway | 35.9 mi | 38m |
| US 35 | 26.3 mi | 29m |
| I 77 | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Woodsfield Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Road Fork Road | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Old United States Highway 35 | 1.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
1
Start on SR 260
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Road Fork Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 78
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Woodsfield Road
3
Continue on SR 78
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
McConnelsville Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 77 North
5
Merge onto I 77
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
7
Merge onto I 70
70 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 108
Toward I 270 South, I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 270 South
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 South
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 55B
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 71
36 mi
·
38 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 65
Toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia
17
Turn right onto SR 435
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old United States Highway 35
18
Merge onto US 35
26 mi
·
29 min
·
US 35
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 44
Toward SR 835 West
20
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Fairfield Road
21
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under four hours, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic in busier areas. With only one recommended stop for a drive of this length, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 70.3-mile stretch on I 70, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The $29 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting your travel expenses.
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 93.4 miles from Elk, OH, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 41 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.4 miles or 1h 51m 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 59m
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 Elk, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Elk, OH
This is one driving day of about 186.9 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Elk, 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 70 for about 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.4 miles from Elk, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 107.9 and 120.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
107.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 270 South, I 270 North
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 108
Toward I 270 South, I 270 North
7
108.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 South
7
108.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 270 South
8
120.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
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 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
120.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 55B
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.01 one way
$58.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.62 | $8.97 |
| Efficient EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.35 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.17 | $11.96 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Beavercreek, OH
Morning in Beavercreek on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
3 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
3h 39m 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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 174
View on nps.gov
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
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 186.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 88% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 70, including a substantial stretch of 70.3 miles without needing to exit. The route primarily utilizes I 70 and US 35, suggesting a consistent speed and a relatively uninterrupted flow for most of the 186.9 miles. While the profile indicates a highway focus, be aware that the initial and final segments might involve local roads as you enter and exit your starting and ending points.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.3 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 107.9 miles in.
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 18 significant decision points across 186.9 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 107.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Elk, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Columbus and Xenia.
Columbus
120.3 mi in
|
~2h 22m
Xenia
157.3 mi in
|
~3h 3m
About the Cities
Arriving in Beavercreek, OH
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 186.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.3 miles on I 70. 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 107.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 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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