Origin
West Carrollton City, OH
Morning in West Carrollton City on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Carrollton City, 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
23m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Carrollton City, OH
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Beavercreek, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between West Carrollton City and Beavercreek, you are looking at a quick 15.8-mile transit across the Ohio landscape. Expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward local connection. Because the entire trip is well under an hour, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of just $2, the drive is highly economical for those needing to cross the region. Both cities are located within the Midwest, keeping the overall environment consistent throughout your journey. This route is a practical choice for commuters or anyone looking to navigate between these two points with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East Dixie Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Fairfield Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Carrollton City, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
128 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on East Dixie Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dixie Drive
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 75
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 52
Toward US 35, SR 4 South: Eaton, Xenia
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 35 East: Xenia
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 35
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 35
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 44
Toward North Fairfield Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fairfield Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 35, SR 4 South: Eaton, Xenia
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 52
Toward US 35, SR 4 South: Eaton, Xenia
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 35 East: Xenia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 35 East: Xenia
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward North Fairfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44
Toward North Fairfield Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. While you will utilize East Central Avenue, East Dixie Drive, and I-75 North, the highway share for this route is 0 percent, meaning you will stay off major high-speed arteries. Navigating the local grid requires your full attention as there is no single long stretch of road; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on East Central Avenue. You will find that the personality of this drive is defined by constant maneuvering through local intersections. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands frequent adjustments as you transition between city roads.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on US 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 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.
On the drive from West Carrollton City, OH to Beavercreek, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Xenia along the way.
Xenia
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
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 23m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on US 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 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 and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beavercreek, OH before heading back.
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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