Trip from Fairborn, OH to Beavercreek, OH

Drive Time

18m

Distance

10.9 mi

18 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

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

Downtown Fairborn, OH, OH

Fairborn, OH

NIKOLAI FOMIN

Downtown Beavercreek, OH, OH

Beavercreek, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick commute or short excursion between Fairborn and Beavercreek, you will find this 10.9-mile journey straightforward and efficient. Clocking in at approximately 18 minutes, the trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing. You will spend roughly 40% of your time on highways, utilizing a mix of North Fairfield Road, I-675, and East Xenia Drive to navigate through the Midwest. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly economical drive. Because the distance is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or multiple rest stops. It serves as a practical, low-stress connection within Ohio, allowing you to get from point A to point B without any logistical headaches.

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

5.5 miles from Fairborn, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a classic mixed-drive experience, transitioning from local streets to a brief interstate segment. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.7 miles cruising along North Fairfield Road before merging onto the faster-paced I-675. The road character shifts as you move between these thoroughfares, offering a balance of standard local traffic and the higher speeds associated with the highway portion. While the drive is relatively short, the variation between surface streets and the interstate keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous grind. Expect a functional, no-frills route that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Fairfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Pleasant Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dayton Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Pleasant Street

Turn right onto South Pleasant Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Dayton Drive

At end of road, turn left onto East Dayton Drive

Navigation decision point

5
5.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward North Fairfield Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 17 Toward North Fairfield Road
4
6.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | North Fairfield Road

Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Fairfield Road 4.7 mi 9m
I 675 4.4 mi 5m
East Xenia Drive 0.8 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Dayton Drive 0.1 mi <1m
South Pleasant Street <0.1 mi <1m
Tacoma Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Fairfield Road — 4.7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairborn, OH and Beavercreek, OH.

1

Start on Tacoma Lane

73 ft · 7 sec · Tacoma Lane
2

Turn right onto South Pleasant Street

185 ft · 10 sec · South Pleasant Street
3

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto East Dayton Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Dayton Drive
5

Turn right onto SR 235

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Xenia Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
7

Merge onto I 675

4.4 mi · 5 min · I 675
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 17 Toward North Fairfield Road
9

Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

4.7 mi · 9 min · North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
10

Arrive at destination

North Fairfield Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 18-minute transit, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 10.9-mile stretch without needing any planned stops for fuel or rest, making it a convenient option for a tight schedule. Keep in mind that because the highway share is 40%, traffic flow can vary depending on when you hit the I-675 interchange. To ensure the smoothest experience, check local traffic conditions before leaving Fairborn, especially if you are traveling during typical rush hours. Given the low $2 fuel requirement, you can treat this as a simple, budget-friendly run that requires very little advance planning.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.5 miles from Fairborn, OH, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 10.9 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.5 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beavercreek, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fairborn, 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 Fairborn, OH

This is one driving day of about 10.9 miles and 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairborn, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Fairfield Road for about 4.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.5 mi from Fairborn, OH · 7m into the drive

Downtown Kettering, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kettering, OH

5 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.

Popular next leg

Kettering, OH to Beavercreek, OH

7.1 mi · 13m

Pacing Suggestions

Kettering, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dayton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Fairborn, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Beavercreek, OH

The final approach into Beavercreek, 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 Beavercreek, 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

$1.63 one way

$3.26 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $1.82 $3.64
premium $4.79 $2.06 $4.11
diesel $5.64 $2.42 $4.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.3 0 $1.14 $0.52
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.44
EV Truck/SUV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fairborn, OH

Evening in Fairborn on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beavercreek, OH

Evening in Beavercreek on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 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

18m 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 Fairborn, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 10.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Fairfield Road, I 675, East Xenia Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Fairborn, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.63 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 is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dayton Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairborn, OH to Beavercreek, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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