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Trip from Northwood, OH to Beavercreek, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

62.6 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

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Downtown Northwood, OH, OH

Northwood, OH

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city in Ohio, United States

Beavercreek, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Northwood, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 68, US Route 68, I 675 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on US 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.72 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

31.3 miles from Northwood, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 62.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 68 and US Route 68. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on US 68.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and US Route 68. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
40.2 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7B Toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
6
40.8 mi into trip | ~1h in | SR 4

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48.4 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
49 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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.

On the drive from Northwood, OH to Beavercreek, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.

Cincinnati

48.4 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 68 24.2 mi 37m
US Route 68 13.2 mi 15m
I 675 8.2 mi 9m
SR 4 7.5 mi 8m
North Fairfield Road 4.7 mi 9m
State Route 638 1.7 mi 3m
South Main Street 1 mi 1m
West National Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 68 — 24.2 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on C-111

37 ft · 0 sec · County Road 111 West
2

Continue on C-101

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
3

Turn sharp left onto SR 638

1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 638
4

Turn straight onto US 68

24 mi · 37 min · US 68
5

Enter roundabout onto US 68

93 ft · 2 sec · South Main Street
6

Continue on US 68

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
7

Continue on US 68

13 mi · 15 min · US Route 68
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 7B Toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
9

Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike

505 ft · 10 sec · Upper Valley Pike
10

Turn right onto US 40; SR 4

0.2 mi · 10 sec · West Main Street
11

Continue on US 40; SR 4

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West National Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4

7.5 mi · 8 min · SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 44 Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 44A Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use the right lane.
16

Continue on I 675

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 17 Toward North Fairfield Road
18

Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

4.7 mi · 9 min · North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
19

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 31.3 miles from Northwood, OH, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 14 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.3 miles or 48m 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 14m

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 Northwood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Northwood, OH

This is one driving day of about 62.6 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Northwood, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 68 for about 24.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.3 mi from Northwood, OH · 48m into the drive

city in Champaign County, Ohio, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Urbana, OH

31 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

Bellefontaine, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Urbana, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Northwood, 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.

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.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 58.3
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 56.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.72 one way

$19.43 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $10.78 $21.56
premium $4.91 $12.10 $24.20
diesel $5.61 $13.82 $27.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.48 $2.50
EV Truck/SUV 25 0 $8.76 $4.01

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Northwood, OH

Afternoon in Northwood on Thursday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beavercreek, OH

Afternoon in Beavercreek on Thursday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Urbana, OH

31 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 30m 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 Northwood, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 68, US Route 68, I 675. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Northwood, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.72 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 62.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Northwood, OH to Beavercreek, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.

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