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2h 43m
Distance
138 mi
222 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
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Beavercreek, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Athens, OH
Maksim Romashkin
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Athens, OH covers 138 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, East Bentbrook Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.5 miles on US 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
69 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
This is a 2h 43m highway drive covering 138 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.5 miles on US 35.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
664 ft
Total Descent
822 ft
Highest Point
1,101 ft
~23 mi in
Elevation Range
489 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward US 35 East: Xenia
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 682 North: Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto South Court Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
On the drive from Beavercreek, OH to Athens, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 | 98.5 mi | 1h 52m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 29.5 mi | 34m |
| East Bentbrook Drive | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| North Fairfield Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Richland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SR 682 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| President Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Athens, OH.
Start on North Fairfield Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 124
Continue on US 50; SR 32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 32
Take the exit
Continue on SR 682
Enter roundabout onto Richland Avenue
Continue on Richland Avenue
Continue on President Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Court Street
Turn left onto West Washington Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 19m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Athens, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Beavercreek, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Beavercreek, OH
This is one driving day of about 138 miles and 2h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69 mi from Beavercreek, OH · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 69 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 miles.
The final approach into Athens, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Athens, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.64 one way
$41.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $23.05 | $46.09 |
| premium | $4.79 | $26.02 | $52.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.32 | $8.83 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Athens on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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