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Trip from Randolph, 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 58m

Distance

205.4 mi

331 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 46m ★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m

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

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Downtown Randolph, OH, OH

Randolph, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

city in Ohio, United States

Beavercreek, OH

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Trip Overview

This 208.3-mile drive from Randolph, OH, to Beavercreek, OH, will take you approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, so you can easily fit it into your schedule. You'll primarily be on State Route 44 and I-71 South, with a brief stint on I-670 East. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $31, making it an economical option. This route offers a practical, local feel as you traverse within the Midwest region of Ohio. With only one recommended stop, you can manage your time efficiently.

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

102.7 miles from Randolph, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 98.8 mi 1h 46m
West Freeway 50.6 mi 54m
US 224 17.5 mi 24m
I 76 17.4 mi 20m
I 675 8.2 mi 9m
North Fairfield Road 4.7 mi 9m
I 670 4.5 mi 5m
Northeast Freeway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CH 87

71 ft · 5 sec · Waterloo Road
2

Turn right onto SR 44

0.2 mi · 27 sec · State Route 44
3

Turn right onto US 224

17 mi · 24 min · US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224
5

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 71

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

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.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 670

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 670

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 70

51 mi · 54 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 44 Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 44A Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use the right lane.
15

Continue on I 675

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

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

Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

4.7 mi · 9 min · North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
18

Arrive at destination

North Fairfield Road

Trip Plan

Given that this is a manageable 208.3-mile journey taking just over 3 hours, it's an ideal one-day trip. You can leave anytime that suits your schedule, but an early start might help you avoid any local traffic, especially as you transition onto I-71 South. Plan for one brief stop to stretch your legs or refuel, but you likely won't need extensive breaks. The fuel cost is estimated at $31, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart. Since it's a 'turn-heavy local drive,' pay close attention to your GPS and road signs, particularly when navigating State Route 44 and any transitions onto I-670 East.

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 102.7 miles from Randolph, OH, or about 2h 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 45 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.7 miles or 2h 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 12m

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 Randolph, 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 Randolph, OH

This is one driving day of about 205.4 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Randolph, 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.

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

103 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.

Popular next leg

Mansfield, OH to Beavercreek, OH

133.6 mi · 2h 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Westfield Center, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cardington, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.7 miles from Randolph, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

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

Best meal stop · first break window

Waterloo Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Akron, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 17min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13307735158

Visit website

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beavercreek, Ohio

0.8 mi

Lavash Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1.1 mi

Waterloo Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13307735158

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

Lavash Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16142637777

Visit website

A Walk In The Park Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13305369255

Visit website

Meadows Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19373234646

Portia's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16149283252

Visit website

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142610900

Visit website

Wild Ginger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hilliard, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148766888

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, 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

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16144077721

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.1 and 191.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
35.1 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
135.1 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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
7
135.5 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 670 West: Dayton
8
191.1 mi into trip | ~3h 37m 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
191.8 mi into trip | ~3h 38m 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

$31.88 one way

$63.75 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $35.38 $70.76
premium $4.91 $39.70 $79.39
diesel $5.61 $45.35 $90.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.6 0 $21.57 $9.86
Efficient EV 51.4 0 $17.97 $8.22
EV Truck/SUV 82.2 1 $28.76 $13.15

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Randolph, OH

Late night in Randolph on Tuesday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beavercreek, OH

Late night in Beavercreek on Tuesday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Mansfield, OH

103 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

22 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 58m 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" for this 208.3-mile trip, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through more local roads and potentially dealing with more intersections and traffic signals rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of interstate. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments in direction, keeping you engaged with the changing scenery. While there isn't a specified longest stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests that these segments will be relatively short and frequent, requiring your attention throughout the 3 hours and 13 minutes of driving time.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 35.1 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 15 significant decision points across 205.4 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 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.5 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.

Between Randolph, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Dayton and Cincinnati.

Dayton

135.1 mi in | ~2h 35m

Cincinnati

191.1 mi in | ~3h 37m

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 58m. Total distance: 205.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). 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.

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 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 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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