The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Crawford, OH covers 189.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Freeway, I 71, US 35 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.7 miles on East Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.47 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
95 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 189.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 45m highway drive covering 189.9 miles, with most of the trip on East Freeway and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.7 miles on East Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 66.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.3 miles in near SR 435.
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 189.9 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 27.3 miles (SR 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 71 / South Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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27.3 mi into trip|~34m in|SR 435
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 435 toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 705
Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
6
29 mi into trip|~36m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Columbus
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
8
63.9 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|I 71 / South Freeway
Take the exit onto I 71 / South Freeway toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
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 100
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
7
77 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
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.
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, M...
8
77.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beavercreek, OH and Crawford, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Grove City and Wheeling.
Cincinnati
27.3 mi in|~34m|via SR 435
Grove City
63.9 mi in|~1h 14m|via I 71
Wheeling
77 mi in|~1h 30m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Freeway
66.7 mi
1h 12m
I 71
34.6 mi
37m
US 35
26.3 mi
31m
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi
24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.5 mi
22m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi
12m
John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
2m
SR 435
1.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 66.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Crawford, 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
26 mi·31 min·US 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 435
1.7 mi·1 min·SR 435
Exit 705Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
5
Turn left
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 71 North: ColumbusUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 71
35 mi·37 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 71
0.1 mi·8 sec·South Freeway
Exit 100Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
0.9 mi·1 min·South Freeway
Toward I 270
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 East
10
Merge onto I 270
11 mi·12 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, WheelingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 43BToward I 70 East: WheelingUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
67 mi·1 hr 12 min·East Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
15
Continue on SR 723
0.3 mi·29 sec·SR 723
16
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
17
Turn left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·24 sec·Dewey Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40; SR 209
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
19
Turn slight left onto US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
20
Continue on US 22
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
21
Continue on US 22; SR 800
17 mi·22 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
22
Continue on US 22; US 250
1.0 mi·1 min·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
23
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 250
24
Turn right onto US 250; SR 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Cadiz-Jewett Road
25
Turn slight right onto Toot Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Toot Road
26
Arrive at destination
Toot Road
Trip Plan
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 95 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.7 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 42 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 1h 50m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crawford, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beavercreek, 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 Beavercreek, OH
This is one driving day of about 189.9 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Beavercreek, 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 East Freeway for about 66.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95 mi from Beavercreek, OH
· 1h 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 95 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.7 miles.
Arriving in Crawford, OH
The final approach into Crawford, 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 Crawford, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.47 one way
$58.94 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$32.71
$65.42
premium
$4.91
$36.70
$73.40
diesel
$5.61
$41.93
$83.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.94
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.59
$12.15
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Night
in Beavercreek on Thursday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Crawford, OH
Night
in Crawford on Thursday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Geneva, OH
95 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
24 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
3h 45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Crawford, OH covers 189.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Freeway, I 71, US 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95 miles from Beavercreek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 189.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.3 miles (SR 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 71 / South Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Beavercreek, OH and Crawford, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Grove City and Wheeling.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
