Origin
Fairborn, OH
Late night in Fairborn on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairborn, 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
18m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairborn, OH
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Beavercreek, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or short excursion between Fairborn and Beavercreek, you will find this 10.9-mile journey straightforward and efficient. Clocking in at approximately 18 minutes, the trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing. You will spend roughly 40% of your time on highways, utilizing a mix of North Fairfield Road, I-675, and East Xenia Drive to navigate through the Midwest. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly economical drive. Because the distance is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or multiple rest stops. It serves as a practical, low-stress connection within Ohio, allowing you to get from point A to point B without any logistical headaches.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fairfield Road | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| I 675 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| East Xenia Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Dayton Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tacoma Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Fairfield Road
— 4.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairborn, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
1
Start on Tacoma Lane
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tacoma Lane
2
Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
185 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto East Dayton Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Dayton Drive
5
Turn right onto SR 235
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Xenia Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
7
Merge onto I 675
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 675
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 17
Toward North Fairfield Road
9
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Pleasant Street
Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Dayton Drive
At end of road, turn left onto East Dayton Drive
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward North Fairfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward North Fairfield Road
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Fairfield Road
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 7 to 12 mph
16% chance
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
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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a classic mixed-drive experience, transitioning from local streets to a brief interstate segment. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.7 miles cruising along North Fairfield Road before merging onto the faster-paced I-675. The road character shifts as you move between these thoroughfares, offering a balance of standard local traffic and the higher speeds associated with the highway portion. While the drive is relatively short, the variation between surface streets and the interstate keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous grind. Expect a functional, no-frills route that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on North Fairfield Road.
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 Pleasant Street.
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 18m drive. You will face about 8 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 Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dayton Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on North Fairfield Road. 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 Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dayton Drive): Navigation decision point.
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.
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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