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Trip from Lima, OH to Beavercreek, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

132.2 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

city and county seat of Allen County, Ohio, United States

Lima, OH

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city in Ohio, United States

Beavercreek, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lima, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 132.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Salem Street, James A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.52 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.

Midpoint

66.1 miles from Lima, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 132.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m 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 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 132.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lima, OH to Beavercreek, OH is easy. At 2h 17m 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 Lima, OH to Beavercreek, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Salem Street
James A
US 35 West
SR 835 West
North Fairfield Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on New Lima Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road
2

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto Salem Street

8.9 mi · 15 min · Salem Street
4

Continue straight

5.1 mi · 8 min
5

Continue straight

4.4 mi · 7 min
6

Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

16 mi · 18 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 29 sec
8

Keep slight left

417 ft · 11 sec
9

Turn right

30 mi · 35 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

69 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US 35 West: Dayton
11

Take the exit slight right toward SR 835 West

0.3 mi · 51 sec · SR 835 West
12

Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Fairfield Road
13

Arrive at your destination

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.1 miles from Lima, OH, or about 1h 8m 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 29 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.1 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m

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 Lima, 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 Lima, OH

This is one driving day of about 132.2 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lima, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.1 mi from Lima, OH · 1h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaver, OH

66 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

Wellston, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaver, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Lima, 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

$20.52 one way

$41.03 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.77 $45.54
premium $4.91 $25.55 $51.10
diesel $5.61 $29.19 $58.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.7 0 $13.88 $6.35
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.57 $5.29
EV Truck/SUV 52.9 0 $18.51 $8.46

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lima, OH

Late night in Lima on Friday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beavercreek, OH

Late night in Beavercreek on Friday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beaver, OH

66 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

2 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

2h 17m 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 Lima, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 132.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Salem Street, James A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.1 miles from Lima, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.52 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.
The drive from Lima, OH to Beavercreek, OH is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lima, OH to Beavercreek, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lima, OH to Beavercreek, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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