This 200.9-mile journey from Shadyside to Beavercreek, Ohio, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes. Your route primarily follows Central Avenue before merging onto I-270 South and the Jack Nicklaus Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, this drive is an economical choice for a quick trip within the Midwest. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than long, open stretches. It's a straightforward, efficient way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.
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
100.8 miles from Shadyside, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
110.1 mi
1h 59m
South Freeway
35.9 mi
38m
US 35
26.3 mi
29m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi
12m
I 470
6.3 mi
7m
Central Avenue
5.4 mi
7m
Old United States Highway 35
1.8 mi
1m
North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 110.1 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadyside, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
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Start on SR 7 Scenic
29 ft·5 sec·Central Avenue
2
Continue on SR 7 Scenic
0.9 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto SR 7 Scenic
4.4 mi·5 min·Central Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
5
Turn left
519 ft·14 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
7
Merge onto I 470
6.3 mi·7 min·I 470
8
Merge onto I 70
110 mi·1 hr 59 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 108Toward I 270 South, I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 270 SouthUse the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 SouthUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 270
11 mi·12 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 55Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 55BToward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 71
36 mi·38 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 65Toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia
18
Turn right onto SR 435
1.8 mi·1 min·Old United States Highway 35
19
Merge onto US 35
26 mi·29 min·US 35
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 44Toward SR 835 West
21
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi·2 min·North Fairfield Road
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Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 13-minute duration, this 200.9-mile drive is easily manageable in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and potentially lighter traffic. Since it's a 'turn-heavy local drive,' plan for your single stop to be a brief one, perhaps for a quick stretch and to refuel if needed, keeping the $30 fuel cost in mind. Be particularly mindful of navigation apps and road signs as you'll be making frequent turns. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this means you can adjust your timing easily if you encounter unexpected delays.
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 100.8 miles from Shadyside, OH, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.1 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 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 3h 4m
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 Shadyside, 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 Shadyside, OH
This is one driving day of about 201.6 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Shadyside, 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 110.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 122.6 and 135.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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122.6 mi into trip|~2h 15m 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
122.9 mi into trip|~2h 16m 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
123.2 mi into trip|~2h 16m 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
135 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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
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135.6 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
$31.29 one way
$62.58 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$34.72
$69.45
premium
$4.91
$38.96
$77.93
diesel
$5.61
$44.51
$89.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.64
$8.06
EV Truck/SUV
80.6
1
$28.22
$12.90
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Shadyside, OH
Afternoon
in Shadyside on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Afternoon
in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 47m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 187.7
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 201.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 200.9-mile trip, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be navigating more city streets and local roads than high-speed interstates. The lack of significant highway driving suggests a slower pace with more opportunities to observe the immediate surroundings. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the 'turn-heavy' nature indicates a need for constant attention to navigation and traffic signals. This drive will feel more like a series of connected local journeys rather than a single, continuous highway experience.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.1 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 122.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 201.6 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 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.2 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 Shadyside, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Columbus and Xenia.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 201.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.1 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 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.2 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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Beavercreek, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
