Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Photo: Matt Fitz Gibaud
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Union City, OH covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35 West, SR 48, Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.48 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.4 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 56.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Beavercreek, OH to Union City, OH is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beavercreek, OH to Union City, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 48 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Monument Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Riverview Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salem Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Union City, OH.
Start on North Fairfield Road
Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue
Turn left onto West Riverview Avenue
Turn right onto Salem Avenue
Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Turn right onto Pine Street
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Continue on South Broadway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto Wayne Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Turn right onto South State Line Street
Turn right onto East Elm Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 56.7 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.4 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Beavercreek, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 56.7 miles and 1h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Beavercreek, OH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
The final approach into Union City, 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 Union City, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.48 one way
$16.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| premium | $4.79 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Beavercreek on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Union City on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
Ada, OH
28 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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