Origin
Sterling, OH
Morning in Sterling on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling, OH to Beavercreek, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
173.5 mi
279 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling, OH
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Beavercreek, OH
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Trip Overview
Sterling, OH to Beavercreek, OH is 173.5 miles and takes about 3h 23m via Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive remains within the Midwest, staying entirely within Ohio. It's a manageable trip, ideal for a single day if you're looking to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Expect a mixed driving experience, so it's not quite a pure interstate haul but not a slow, winding backroad journey either. This route is a solid option for those prioritizing efficiency for a trip within the state.
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
86.7 miles from Sterling, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway | 87.6 mi | 1h 34m |
| West Freeway | 50.6 mi | 54m |
| East Easton Road | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| I 675 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| North Fairfield Road | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| I 670 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Congress Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Seville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
— 87.6 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
106 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto CR 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kauffman Avenue
3
Continue on CR 60
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seville Road
4
Turn right onto SR 604
11 mi
·
14 min
·
East Easton Road
5
Continue on SR 604
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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East Oak Street
6
Turn right onto SR 539
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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West Salem Road
7
Continue on SR 539
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Road
8
Continue on SR 539
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Congress Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
10
Merge onto I 71
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 670
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 70
51 mi
·
54 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 44
Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44A
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on I 675
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 17
Toward North Fairfield Road
21
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 23m duration, leaving Sterling, OH in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Beavercreek with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can be fairly flexible with your timing. The fuel cost is estimated at $27, so ensure your tank is adequately full before you depart, especially before tackling the 87.6-mile stretch on the Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition between highway and local road segments, as services can vary.
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 86.7 miles from Sterling, OH, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 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 38 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.7 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, OH
This is one driving day of about 173.5 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Sterling, 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 Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway for about 87.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.7 miles from Sterling, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 103.3 and 159.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
103.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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
103.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
159.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m 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
159.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m 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
159.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m 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
$26.93 one way
$53.85 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $29.88 | $59.77 |
| premium | $4.91 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.31 | $76.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.22 | $8.33 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.18 | $6.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.29 | $11.10 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Morning in Beavercreek on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Berkshire, OH
87 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 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 23m 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.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 167.5
View on nps.gov
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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 167.5
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter some faster-paced sections, but also periods on more local roads like West Freeway and East Easton Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 87.6 miles along the Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, which will likely feel like the main artery of your trip. Be prepared for a bit of variety as you transition between these road types, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.6 mi on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway.
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 103.3 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 15 significant decision points across 173.5 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 103.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sterling, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Dayton and Cincinnati.
Dayton
103.3 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Cincinnati
159.3 mi in
|
~3h 1m
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 23m. Total distance: 173.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.6 miles on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway. 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 103.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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