The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Walnut Creek, OH covers 161.8 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Millersburg Road, Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.1 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.11 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
80.9 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 161.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Walnut Creek, OH covers 161.8 miles and takes about 3h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 12.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 161.8 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 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.8 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
7
64.6 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
7
68.9 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
75.1 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 270 North
7
77.9 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Morse Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32
Toward Morse Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
51.1 mi
55m
Millersburg Road
37.7 mi
56m
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
18.8 mi
22m
I 670
10.5 mi
12m
I 675
7.9 mi
9m
East Jackson Street
6.8 mi
10m
Johnstown Road
5.9 mi
7m
North Fairfield Road
4.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 51.1 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Walnut Creek, OH.
1
Start on North Fairfield Road
4.6 mi·9 min·North Fairfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
3
Merge onto I 675
7.9 mi·9 min·I 675
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 26AToward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi·1 min·I 70; SR 4
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi·53 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi·5 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
6.1 mi·7 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 10AToward I 270 NorthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 270
2.2 mi·2 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 32Toward Morse RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Morse Road
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 62
245 ft·3 sec·Johnstown Road
15
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 62
111 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
17
Continue on US 62
1.2 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
18
Enter roundabout onto US 62
99 ft·1 sec·West Main Street
19
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·51 sec·West Main Street
20
Continue on US 62
3.5 mi·5 min·Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 62
3.2 mi·3 min·Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi·2 min·West Coshocton Street
23
Continue on US 62
16 mi·18 min·Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 62
4.0 mi·5 min·Millersburg Road
25
Continue on US 62
0.3 mi·33 sec·West Liberty Street
26
Turn left onto US 62; SR 586
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Market Street
27
Continue on US 62
13 mi·19 min·Millersburg Road
28
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·1 min·South Market Street
29
Turn right onto US 62
0.4 mi·32 sec·East Main Street
30
Continue on US 62
21 mi·30 min·Millersburg Road
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; SR 83
2.9 mi·4 min·US 62; SR 83
32
Turn right onto US 62; SR 39
6.8 mi·10 min·East Jackson Street
33
Continue on SR 39
0.3 mi·23 sec·East Main Street
34
Continue on SR 39
3.8 mi·5 min·State Route 39
35
Turn left onto SR 515
0.2 mi·24 sec·Walnut Street
36
Arrive at destination
SR 515
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 80.9 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 36 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.9 miles or 1h 36m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walnut Creek, 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 161.8 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 I 70 for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.9 mi from Beavercreek, OH
· 1h 36m into the drive
The midpoint is around 80.9 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Walnut Creek, OH
The final approach into Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.11 one way
$50.22 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$27.87
$55.74
premium
$4.91
$31.27
$62.54
diesel
$5.61
$35.72
$71.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.5
0
$16.99
$7.77
Efficient EV
40.5
0
$14.16
$6.47
EV Truck/SUV
64.7
0
$22.65
$10.36
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Afternoon
in Beavercreek on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Walnut Creek, OH
Afternoon
in Walnut Creek on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
New Albany, OH
81 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
22 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 30m 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 Walnut Creek, OH covers 161.8 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Millersburg Road, Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.9 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 $25.11 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 21 significant decision points across 161.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Beavercreek, OH to Walnut Creek, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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.
