Wintersville, OH to Beavercreek, OH is 206.8 miles and takes about 4h 2m via I 70 and US 35, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward drive. It's a solid option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without much fuss. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is well within reasonable limits.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.4 miles from Wintersville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
66.5 mi
1h 12m
South Freeway
35.9 mi
38m
US 35
26.3 mi
29m
Cadiz Road
23.3 mi
27m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi
22m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi
12m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi
10m
US 22
7.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 12m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,040 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,378
Quietest
2 AM
~228 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wintersville, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
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Start on SR 43
39 ft·3 sec·Main Street
2
Continue on Cadiz Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Cadiz Road
3
Continue on Old US 22
0.5 mi·56 sec·Old US 22
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
5
Merge onto US 22
7.3 mi·7 min·US 22
6
Continue on US 22
8.4 mi·10 min·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
7
Continue on US 22
17 mi·22 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
9
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dewey Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
13
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 723
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
15
Merge onto I 70
66 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 108Toward I 270 South, I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 270 SouthUse the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 SouthUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 270
11 mi·12 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 55Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 55BToward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 71
36 mi·38 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 65Toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia
25
Turn right onto SR 435
1.8 mi·1 min·Old United States Highway 35
26
Merge onto US 35
26 mi·29 min·US 35
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 44Toward SR 835 West
28
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi·2 min·North Fairfield Road
29
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour driving time, departing mid-morning from Wintersville should get you to Beavercreek by early afternoon. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimate of $34, you have flexibility. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 66.5 miles on I 70, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before entering that segment. Since this is a single-day drive, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 103.4 miles from Wintersville, OH, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 45 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.4 miles or 2h 4m 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 18m
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 Wintersville, 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 Wintersville, OH
This is one driving day of about 206.8 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Wintersville, 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 66.5 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 127.9 and 140.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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127.9 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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
128.1 mi into trip|~2h 31m 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
128.4 mi into trip|~2h 31m 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
140.3 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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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140.8 mi into trip|~2h 47m 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
$31.78 one way
$63.55 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$35.84
$71.68
premium
$4.99
$40.60
$81.21
diesel
$4.80
$39.05
$78.10
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: 72.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62
0
$21.71
$9.93
Efficient EV
51.7
0
$18.10
$8.27
EV Truck/SUV
82.7
1
$28.95
$13.24
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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Wintersville, OH
Late night
in Wintersville on Monday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 6 to 10 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 9:02PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:42PM EDT until July 18 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Late night
in Beavercreek on Monday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NW 6 to 13 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 9:02PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:42PM EDT until July 18 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
3 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 192.5
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 206.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 72% of the driving on interstates. You'll encounter 66.5 miles on I 70 as the longest continuous stretch before potentially needing to navigate more varied road types. Expect a relatively smooth experience with fewer exits for a good portion of the trip, allowing for steady cruising. The transition to surface roads will likely happen as you approach your destination.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.5 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 127.9 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 17 significant decision points across 206.8 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 127.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,161 ft737 ft
Total Climb
662 ft
Total Descent
916 ft
Highest Point
1,161 ft
~29.8 mi in
Elevation Range
424 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wintersville, 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 4h 2m. Total distance: 206.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.5 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 127.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.4 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 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Beavercreek, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
