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Trip from Sheffield Lake, 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

3h 59m

Distance

201.5 mi

324 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

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 6m
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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Beavercreek, OH

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Trip Overview

This 204-mile journey from Sheffield Lake to Beavercreek, Ohio, is best tackled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, it's an affordable option for a quick getaway within the Midwest region. The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Pasadena Avenue, Ferndale Avenue, and Harris Road, making it a more hands-on driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that offers a different pace than highway travel. Given its manageable duration, you can depart at your convenience and arrive with plenty of daylight to spare.

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 Sheffield Lake, OH

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 93.5 mi 1h 41m
West Freeway 50.6 mi 54m
Avon Lake Road 13.1 mi 15m
I 675 8.2 mi 9m
North Abbe Road 5.5 mi 10m
North Fairfield Road 4.7 mi 9m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway 4.5 mi 6m
I 670 4.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 93.5 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ivanhoe Avenue

84 ft · 5 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue
2

Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Pasadena Avenue
3

Turn left onto Ferndale Avenue

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Ferndale Avenue
4

At end of road, turn right onto Harris Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Harris Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto SR 611

1.0 mi · 1 min · Colorado Avenue
6

Turn right onto SR 301

5.5 mi · 10 min · North Abbe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113; SR 301

4.5 mi · 6 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on SR 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road
11

Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road
12

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

86 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
13

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

231 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
14

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

129 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
15

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
16

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
17

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

392 ft · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road
18

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
19

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street
20

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street
21

Continue on SR 83

2.0 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
23

Merge onto I 71

93 mi · 1 hr 41 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

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.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton Use the slight right lane.
26

Merge onto I 670

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 670

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Merge onto I 70

51 mi · 54 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 44 Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati Use the slight right lane.
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 44A Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use the right lane.
32

Continue on I 675

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 17 Toward North Fairfield Road
34

Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

4.7 mi · 9 min · North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
35

Arrive at destination

North Fairfield Road

Trip Plan

Plan to depart from Sheffield Lake in the morning to make the most of your 3-hour and 34-minute drive to Beavercreek. Since this is a local road-focused route with no significant highway stretches, allow for a slightly longer travel time than the estimate suggests to account for traffic lights and turns. With a fuel cost around $31, it's an economical trip, but ensure your tank is full before you leave, as services might be more spread out on local roads. The single stop recommended could be a good opportunity to stretch your legs and grab a quick bite. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS, as the frequent turns on Pasadena Avenue, Ferndale Avenue, and Harris Road can be easy to miss.

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 Sheffield Lake, OH, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.8 miles or 2h 2m 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 13m

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 Sheffield Lake, 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 Sheffield Lake, OH

This is one driving day of about 201.5 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Sheffield Lake, 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 93.5 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

101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cardington, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.8 miles from Sheffield Lake, 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 93.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beavercreek, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 204

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Lavash Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1.5 mi

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 131.2

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.8 mi

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 204

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Lavash Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16142637777

Visit website

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142996269

Visit website

Savvy Sliders

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16148201111

Visit website

Buckeye Food Stop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Meadows Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.9

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19373234646

Check Please Cafe - Grafton, OH

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.6

Grafton, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14409260784

Visit website

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 131.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142610900

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 131.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 131.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Level Up Pinball Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 204

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 1–9 pm

+19379129741

Visit website

Millstone Creek Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 116.6

Westerville, Ohio

+16149016500

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 131.2

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Lorain Historical Society - Carnegie Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Lorain, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+14402452563

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 131.2

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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 131.3 and 188 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
131.3 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
131.6 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
187.3 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
7
187.6 mi into trip | ~3h 37m 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
188 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

$31.27 one way

$62.54 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $34.71 $69.41
premium $4.91 $38.94 $77.89
diesel $5.61 $44.49 $88.98

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 60.4 0 $21.16 $9.67
Efficient EV 50.4 0 $17.63 $8.06
EV Truck/SUV 80.6 1 $28.21 $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 15, 2026

Origin

Sheffield Lake, OH

Morning in Sheffield Lake on Sunday

Local time

6:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beavercreek, OH

Morning in Beavercreek on Sunday

Local time

6:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Mansfield, OH

101 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

1 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 59m 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?

Get ready for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, this route is all about navigating local streets and roads, so don't expect long stretches of open highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a significant factor here, as the emphasis is on frequent turns and changes in direction. You'll be experiencing the character of Ohio's local byways for the entirety of the 204-mile journey, making it a more intimate and potentially slower-paced drive compared to interstate travel. This profile is ideal if you prefer a more involved driving experience.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 131.3 miles in.

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 22 significant decision points across 201.5 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 131.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.3 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 Sheffield Lake, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Dayton and Cincinnati.

Dayton

131.3 mi in | ~2h 35m

Cincinnati

187.3 mi in | ~3h 37m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 201.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93.5 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 131.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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