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Trip from Huron, OH to Beavercreek, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

158.2 mi

255 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 26m ★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Erie County, Ohio

Huron, OH

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city in Ohio, United States

Beavercreek, OH

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Trip Overview

This 197.6-mile drive from Huron, OH, to Beavercreek, OH, will take approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $30, making it an economical option for exploring within Ohio. This route offers a straightforward connection between two points in the Midwest, focusing on local travel rather than extensive interstate cruising.

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

79.1 miles from Huron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 36 28.6 mi 34m
Hayes Avenue 25.3 mi 35m
Marion-Marysville Road 24.5 mi 35m
Marion Road 15.1 mi 21m
SR 4 9 mi 10m
Cleveland Road West 8.9 mi 9m
I 675 8.2 mi 9m
Columbus-Sandusky Road 8.2 mi 11m
Longest stretch: US 36 — 28.6 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huron, OH and Beavercreek, OH.

1

Start on Williams Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Williams Street
2

Turn right onto US 6

8.9 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Road West
3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward SR 4: Bucyrus, Sandusky
4

Turn left onto SR 4

3.9 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue
5

Enter roundabout onto SR 4

102 ft · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue
6

Continue on SR 4

21 mi · 30 min · Hayes Avenue
7

Continue on SR 4

8.2 mi · 11 min · Columbus-Sandusky Road
8

Continue on SR 4

3.5 mi · 4 min · STATE ROUTE 4
9

Continue on SR 4

4.0 mi · 5 min · State Route 4
10

Continue on SR 4

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Sandusky Avenue
11

Continue on SR 4; SR 98

0.7 mi · 2 min · South Sandusky Avenue
12

Turn slight right onto SR 4

15 mi · 21 min · Marion Road
13

Turn right onto SR 4

77 ft · 5 sec · SR 4
14

Continue on SR 4; SR 423

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
15

Turn right onto SR 4; SR 423

420 ft · 12 sec · Klerx Avenue
16

Turn left onto SR 4; SR 423

2.5 mi · 3 min · North Prospect Street
17

Continue on SR 4

24 mi · 35 min · Marion-Marysville Road
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
19

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 4
Toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
20

Take the exit onto US 36; SR 4

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4

28 mi · 33 min · US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
22

Turn right onto SR 334

3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
23

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
24

Merge onto US 68

4.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 68
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 7B Toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
26

Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike

505 ft · 10 sec · Upper Valley Pike
27

Turn right onto US 40; SR 4

0.2 mi · 10 sec · West Main Street
28

Continue on US 40; SR 4

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West National Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4

7.5 mi · 8 min · SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 44 Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 44A Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use the right lane.
33

Continue on I 675

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 17 Toward North Fairfield Road
35

Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

4.7 mi · 9 min · North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
36

Arrive at destination

North Fairfield Road

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour and 10-minute duration for the 197.6-mile trip, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Aiming for a morning departure will give you ample time to reach Beavercreek without feeling rushed, and the $30 fuel cost is easily manageable. With only one recommended stop and a turn-heavy profile, be prepared to navigate numerous local roads; paying close attention to signage on SR 4 will be key. This flexibility means you can take your time and enjoy the local feel of the drive.

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 79.1 miles from Huron, OH, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 35 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.1 miles or 1h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

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 Huron, 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 Huron, OH

This is one driving day of about 158.2 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Huron, 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 US 36 for about 28.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plain City, OH

79 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

Shelby, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashley, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.1 miles from Huron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Berardi's Restaurant - Huron, OH

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huron, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14194334123

Visit website

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beavercreek, Ohio

0.8 mi

Studebaker's Country Restaurant on 41

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Ohio

1.1 mi

Berardi's Restaurant - Huron, OH

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Huron, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14194334123

Visit website

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Studebaker's Country Restaurant on 41

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19375053041

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19373234566

Visit website

La Base Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Fairborn, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19379955050

Visit website

J Y Bamboo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Fairborn, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+19377549912

Visit website

Five Guys

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19373995000

Visit website

Fairborn Family Diner & Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Fairborn, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19378799454

Visit website

Gilberts Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Bellevue, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+15672144439

Visit website

Cold Creek Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Castalia, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14196848911

Visit website

Spots Rolling Bean Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Bucyrus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Level Up Pinball Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 1–9 pm

+19379129741

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 97.3 and 144.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
97.3 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | SR 4

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
6
98.9 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | US 36; SR 4

Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4 toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfi...
8
144 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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
7
144.3 mi into trip | ~3h 17m 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
8
144.6 mi into trip | ~3h 18m 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

$24.55 one way

$49.10 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $27.25 $54.50
premium $4.91 $30.57 $61.15
diesel $5.61 $34.93 $69.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.5 0 $16.61 $7.59
Efficient EV 39.6 0 $13.84 $6.33
EV Truck/SUV 63.3 0 $22.15 $10.12

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (65% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Huron, OH

Late night in Huron on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beavercreek, OH

Late night in Beavercreek on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Plain City, OH

79 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

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

3h 38m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The journey relies on roads like Cleveland Road West, SR 4, and Hayes Avenue, meaning you'll be engaging with local traffic and intersections frequently. Without significant highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted drive segment is not applicable, implying constant opportunities to adjust your course or make brief stops. The character of the drive is consistently local, offering a grounded perspective on the Ohio landscape as you transition from Huron to Beavercreek.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.6 mi on US 36.

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 97.3 miles in near SR 4.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 158.2 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 97.3 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.9 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144 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 Huron, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Sandusky, Springfield and Cincinnati.

Sandusky

9.2 mi in | ~10m

Springfield

98.8 mi in | ~2h 23m | via US 36; SR 4

Cincinnati

144 mi in | ~3h 16m

About the Cities

Starting in Huron, OH

Full guide →

Huron is a city of almost 7,000 people (2020) in Erie County on Ohio's North Coast along Lake Erie and on the banks of the Huron River.

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 38m. Total distance: 158.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on US 36. 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 97.3 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.9 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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