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Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Clark, OH

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

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

157.6 mi

254 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m

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

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Beavercreek, OH

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Clark, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Clark, OH covers 157.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, SR 37, SR 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.1 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.46 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

78.8 miles from Beavercreek, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 51.1 mi 55m
SR 37 38.8 mi 42m
SR 83 14 mi 20m
New Albany Bypass 10.5 mi 11m
I 670 10.5 mi 12m
SR 16 8.9 mi 12m
I 675 7.9 mi 9m
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 Clark, 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 26A Toward 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: Airport Use 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: Airport Use 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 10A Toward I 270 North Use 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 32 Toward Morse Road Use 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

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Johnstown Road
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
22

Merge onto SR 161

11 mi · 11 min · New Albany Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on SR 37

39 mi · 42 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on SR 16

8.9 mi · 12 min · SR 16
25

Continue on US 36; SR 83

0.4 mi · 37 sec · US 36; SR 83
26

Continue on SR 83

14 mi · 20 min · SR 83
27

Turn left onto County Road 19A

63 ft · 2 sec · County Road 19A
28

Arrive at destination

County Road 19A

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 78.8 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 1h 33m 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 35 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.8 miles or 1h 33m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clark, 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 157.6 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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.

city in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Albany, OH

79 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

Springfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Albany, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.8 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.5

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

0.6 mi

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.5

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1.4 mi

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 67.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

House of Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19374292236

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.5

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+19373240041

Visit website

El Toro Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 22.5

Springfield, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19373257898

Visit website

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Columbus

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 78.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16149688830

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Level Up Pinball Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Beavercreek, Ohio

Hours: 1–9 pm

+19379129741

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16144077721

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.8 and 77.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.46 one way

$48.92 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $27.15 $54.29
premium $4.91 $30.46 $60.92
diesel $5.61 $34.80 $69.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 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 47.3 0 $16.55 $7.56
Efficient EV 39.4 0 $13.79 $6.30
EV Truck/SUV 63 0 $22.06 $10.09

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 17, 2026

Origin

Beavercreek, OH

Afternoon in Beavercreek on Saturday

Local time

2:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clark, OH

Afternoon in Clark on Saturday

Local time

2:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

New Albany, OH

79 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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 10m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 5.4
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 5.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

157.6 mi in 3h 10m, mostly highway — 51.1 mi of that is on I 70.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.1 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and SR 37. 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 Effort 10/10

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 19 significant decision points across 157.6 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 157.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.1 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Clark, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Clark, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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