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Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Clinton, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

30.1 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Ohio, United States

Beavercreek, OH

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town in Summit County, Ohio

Clinton, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Clinton, OH covers 30.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 68, US 35, Wilmington Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on US 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 68 14.8 mi 22m
US 35 8.8 mi 13m
Wilmington Bypass 3.1 mi 3m
US 22 1 mi 1m
North Fairfield Road 0.7 mi 1m
Stone Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 68 — 14.8 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Fairfield Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Fairfield Road
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 35 East: Xenia
3

Merge onto US 35

8.8 mi · 13 min · US 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 53 Toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn right onto US 68

15 mi · 22 min · US 68
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto SR 73

3.1 mi · 3 min · Wilmington Bypass
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward US 22, SR 3: Washington Court House, Wilmington Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto US 22; SR 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 22; SR 3
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto C-23

0.6 mi · 1 min · Stone Road
11

Arrive at destination

C-23

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Greene County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Xenia, OH

15 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

Wilmington, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Xenia, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
9.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington

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 53 Toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington
6
10.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 68

Turn right onto US 68

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
24.9 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the ramp toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro
7
28.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward US 22, SR 3: Washington Court House, Wilmington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 22, SR 3: Washington Court House, Wil...
6
28.5 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 22; SR 3

Turn left onto US 22; SR 3

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.67 one way

$9.34 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.18 $10.37
premium $4.91 $5.82 $11.63
diesel $5.61 $6.65 $13.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.21 $1.93

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Beavercreek, OH

Afternoon in Beavercreek on Saturday

Local time

2:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 13 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Clinton, OH

Afternoon in Clinton on Saturday

Local time

2:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 14 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

2 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

46m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

30.1 mi in 46m, mostly highway — 14.8 mi of that is on US 68.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on US 68.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and US 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (US 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

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 Beavercreek, OH to Clinton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.

Wilmington

9.8 mi in | ~15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on US 68. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Clinton, 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: at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (US 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clinton, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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