The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Swan Creek, OH covers 146.5 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35, State Route 7 South, McCormick Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125 miles on US 35.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.74 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
73.3 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 146.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 58m highway drive covering 146.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and State Route 7 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 125 miles on US 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 125 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and State Route 7 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 27.3 miles (US 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
5
27.3 mi into trip|~34m in|US 35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
5
126.1 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis
5
126.9 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|SR 160
Turn right onto SR 160
Navigation decision point
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 Swan Creek, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Gallipolis along the way.
Gallipolis
126.1 mi in|~2h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 35
125 mi
2h 24m
State Route 7 South
15.4 mi
21m
McCormick Road
1.9 mi
4m
SR 588
0.8 mi
1m
Garfield Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
North Fairfield Road
0.7 mi
1m
Chillicothe Road
0.4 mi
1m
State Route 160
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 125 mi, about 2h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Swan Creek, 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
26 mi·31 min·US 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
45 mi·48 min·US 35
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
54 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 35
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis
7
Turn right onto SR 160
0.3 mi·38 sec·State Route 160
8
Turn left onto SR 160
0.2 mi·24 sec·Jackson Pike
9
Turn right onto SR 160
0.2 mi·29 sec·SR 160
10
Turn right onto CR 6
1.9 mi·4 min·McCormick Road
11
Turn slight left onto SR 588
0.8 mi·1 min·SR 588
12
Turn slight right onto CR 500
0.4 mi·1 min·Chillicothe Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto SR 7
473 ft·7 sec·Vine Street
14
Continue on SR 7
0.8 mi·1 min·Garfield Avenue
15
Continue on SR 7
15 mi·21 min·State Route 7 South
16
Arrive at destination
SR 7
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.3 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125 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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 24m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Swan 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 146.5 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 US 35 for about 125 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.3 mi from Beavercreek, OH
· 1h 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 73.3 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125 miles.
Arriving in Swan Creek, OH
The final approach into Swan 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 Swan Creek, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
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...
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 65.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.74 one way
$45.47 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$25.23
$50.47
premium
$4.91
$28.31
$56.63
diesel
$5.61
$32.35
$64.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.9
0
$15.38
$7.03
Efficient EV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
EV Truck/SUV
58.6
0
$20.51
$9.38
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Swan Creek, OH
Afternoon
in Swan Creek on Saturday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Beaver, OH
73 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 58m 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 Swan Creek, OH covers 146.5 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, State Route 7 South, McCormick Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.3 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 $22.74 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.
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 straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 27.3 miles (US 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Beavercreek, OH to Swan Creek, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Gallipolis along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
