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1h 18m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
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Beavercreek, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Union City, OH
Matt Fitz Gibaud
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Union City, OH covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 49, Union Street, Salem Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on SR 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.48 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.4 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Union City, OH covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
257 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
961 ft
~21.3 mi in
Elevation Range
226 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 56.7 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (SR 48 / East Monument Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48 / East Monument Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Beavercreek, OH and Union City, OH, road signs point toward Day Air Ballpark and Greenville.
Day Air Ballpark
Greenville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 49 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Union Street | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Salem Avenue | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| US 35 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| North Fairfield Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Monument Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Union City, OH.
Start on North Fairfield Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 35
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48
Turn left onto West Riverview Avenue
Turn right onto Salem Avenue
Take the exit onto SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 121
Continue on SR 49; SR 118; SR 502; SR 571
Enter roundabout onto South Broadway
Continue on South Broadway
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 571
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 571
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 571
Turn right onto South State Line Street
Turn right onto SR 47
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 56.7 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.4 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, 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 56.7 miles and 1h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Beavercreek, OH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 56.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Union City, 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 Union City, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.48 one way
$16.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| premium | $4.79 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Union City on Sunday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
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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