Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Afternoon in Beavercreek on Thursday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Cortland, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 43m
Distance
247.5 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
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6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beavercreek, OH
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Cortland, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Cortland, OH covers 247.5 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 675 North, I 70 East, I 670 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.7 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 43m. Total distance: 247.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 43m drive with frequent turns across 247.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 675 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beavercreek, OH to Cortland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 675 North | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| I 670 East | — | — |
| North Innerbelt | — | — |
| I 71 North | — | — |
| I 77 North | — | — |
| SR 21 | — | — |
| Brecksville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 675 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Cortland, OH.
1
Start on North Fairfield Road
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North Fairfield Road
2
Take the ramp right toward I 675 North: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 675 North: Columbus
3
Merge slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
6
Keep slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670 East: Airport
8
Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Innerbelt
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
11
Merge slight left
111 mi
·
2 hr
12
Keep slight right
9.9 mi
·
10 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 North: Cleveland
14
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
SR 21: Brecksville Road
16
Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brecksville Road
17
Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 80: Ohio Turnpike
18
Continue straight
397 ft
·
10 sec
19
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 80 East: Youngstown
21
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward SR 5
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
SR 5
23
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
24
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
25
Continue straight
11 mi
·
14 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Cortland
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
SR 5: Cortland
27
Keep slight right to continue on SR 5: Elm Road, Cortland
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 5: Elm Road, Cortland
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mecca Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mecca Street
29
Turn right onto South High Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South High Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 123.7 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
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 54 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.7 miles or 2h 21m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cortland, 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 247.5 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.7 mi from Beavercreek, OH · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.7 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cortland, OH
The final approach into Cortland, 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 Cortland, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.41 one way
$76.82 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $42.63 | $85.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $47.83 | $95.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.64 | $109.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.3 | 0 | $25.99 | $11.88 |
| Efficient EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.66 | $9.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99 | 1 | $34.65 | $15.84 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Cortland, OH
Afternoon in Cortland on Thursday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
124 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
4h 43m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Cortland, OH covers 247.5 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 675 North, I 70 East, I 670 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.7 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 $38.41 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beavercreek, OH to Cortland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beavercreek, OH to Cortland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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