The drive from Marion, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 36, Marion-Marysville Road, SR 4 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.6 miles on US 36.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.60 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
43.8 miles from Marion, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 87.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 36 and Marion-Marysville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.6 miles on US 36.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and Marion-Marysville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.7 miles in near SR 4.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 26.7 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
26.7 mi into trip|~39m in|SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
6
28.3 mi into trip|~42m in|US 36; SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4 toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfi...
8
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
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 44
Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
7
73.7 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
8
74 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marion, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Springfield and Cincinnati.
Springfield
28.2 mi in|~41m|via US 36; SR 4
Cincinnati
73.4 mi in|~1h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 36
28.6 mi
34m
Marion-Marysville Road
24.5 mi
35m
SR 4
9 mi
10m
I 675
8.2 mi
9m
North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi
9m
US Route 68
4.3 mi
4m
State Route 334
3.7 mi
4m
South Prospect Street
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 28.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
1
Start on SR 95; SR 309; SR 739
514 ft·18 sec·East Center Street
2
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 423; SR 739
1.8 mi·2 min·South Prospect Street
3
Continue on SR 4
24 mi·35 min·Marion-Marysville Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
5
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
1.5 mi·2 min·SR 4
Toward US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
6
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 4
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4
28 mi·33 min·US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
8
Turn right onto SR 334
3.7 mi·4 min·State Route 334
9
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
10
Merge onto US 68
4.3 mi·4 min·US Route 68
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 7BToward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
12
Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike
505 ft·10 sec·Upper Valley Pike
13
Turn right onto US 40; SR 4
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
14
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.2 mi·12 sec·West National Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
7.5 mi·8 min·SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 44Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 44AToward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
19
Continue on I 675
8.2 mi·9 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 17Toward North Fairfield Road
21
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi·9 min·North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
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 43.8 miles from Marion, OH, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 1h 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beavercreek, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Marion, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marion, OH
This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Marion, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 36 for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 81.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.60 one way
$27.19 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$15.09
$30.18
premium
$4.91
$16.93
$33.86
diesel
$5.61
$19.34
$38.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.20
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Marion, OH
Morning
in Marion on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Morning
in Beavercreek on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
W 3 to 12 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:28PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
71°F
Urbana, OH
44 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
8 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 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Marion, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 36, Marion-Marysville Road, SR 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Marion, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.60 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 87.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 26.7 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles (US 36; SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Marion, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Springfield and Cincinnati.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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