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Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Hillsboro, OH

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

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

48.7 mi

78 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

city in Ohio, United States

Beavercreek, OH

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city in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States

Hillsboro, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Hillsboro, OH covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 68, Wilmington Bypass, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on US 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Hillsboro, OH covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m, 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 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,131 ft 801 ft

Total Climb

479 ft

Total Descent

224 ft

Highest Point

1,131 ft

~48.7 mi in

Elevation Range

330 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 35 East: Xenia

Navigation decision point

Toward US 35 East: Xenia
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 35

Merge onto US 35

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53 Toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington
6
10.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 68

Turn right onto US 68

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
24.9 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the ramp toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Beavercreek, OH to Hillsboro, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.

Wilmington

9.8 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 68 14.8 mi 22m
Wilmington Bypass 14 mi 18m
High Street 9.4 mi 14m
US 35 8.8 mi 13m
North Fairfield Road 0.7 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
North High Street <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 68 — 14.8 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Hillsboro, 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

8.8 mi · 13 min · US 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 53 Toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn right onto US 68

15 mi · 22 min · US 68
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto SR 73

14 mi · 18 min · Wilmington Bypass
8

Continue on SR 73

9.4 mi · 14 min · High Street
9

Turn left onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124

0.1 mi · 19 sec · West Main Street
10

Turn left onto US 62; SR 138

27 ft · 0 sec · North High Street
11

Arrive at destination

US 62; SR 138

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.3 mi from Beavercreek, OH · 37m into the drive

Downtown Mount Pleasant, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Pleasant, OH

24 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

Xenia, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilmington, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hillsboro, OH

The final approach into Hillsboro, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.56 one way

$15.12 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $8.39 $16.78
premium $4.91 $9.41 $18.82
diesel $5.61 $10.75 $21.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Beavercreek, OH

Late night in Beavercreek on Saturday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillsboro, OH

Late night in Hillsboro on Saturday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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

1h 11m 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 Hillsboro, OH covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 68, Wilmington Bypass, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Beavercreek, OH to Hillsboro, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 801 ft to 1,131 ft elevation with about 479 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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