The drive from Swan Creek, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 147.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35, State Route 7 South, Pine Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.8 miles on US 35.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.92 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.8 miles from Swan Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 147.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 147.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and State Route 7 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 125.8 miles on US 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 125.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and State Route 7 South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.5 miles in near SR 160 / Pine Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Swan Creek, OH to Beavercreek, OH is easy. At 2h 57m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles (SR 160 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles (US 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
17.5 mi into trip|~25m in|SR 160 / Pine Street
Turn left onto SR 160 / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the ramp toward US 35 West: Rio Grande, Jackson
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 35 West: Rio Grande, Jackson
5
77.3 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
5
146.5 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward SR 835 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 44
Toward SR 835 West
4
146.8 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|North Fairfield Road
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
Navigation decision point
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 Swan Creek, OH to Beavercreek, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
20.3 mi in|~30m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 35
125.8 mi
2h 22m
State Route 7 South
15.4 mi
21m
Pine Street
2.3 mi
5m
2nd Avenue
1 mi
1m
North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi
2m
Garfield Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
SR 160
0.5 mi
<1m
Vine Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 125.8 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swan Creek, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
1
Start on SR 7
15 mi·21 min·State Route 7 South
2
Continue on SR 7
0.8 mi·1 min·Garfield Avenue
3
Continue on SR 7
0.3 mi·31 sec·Vine Street
4
Turn left onto SR 7
1.0 mi·1 min·2nd Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 160
2.3 mi·5 min·Pine Street
6
Turn slight left onto SR 160
0.5 mi·49 sec·SR 160
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward US 35 West: Rio Grande, Jackson
8
Merge onto US 35
57 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 35
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
69 mi·1 hr 16 min·US 35
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 44Toward SR 835 West
11
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi·2 min·North Fairfield Road
12
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.8 miles from Swan Creek, OH, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.8 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 32 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.8 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Swan Creek, 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 Swan Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 147.7 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Swan Creek, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 35 for about 125.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.8 mi from Swan Creek, OH
· 1h 34m into the drive
The midpoint is around 73.8 miles from Swan Creek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.8 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
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...
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 81.2
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 147.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.92 one way
$45.85 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$25.44
$50.88
premium
$4.91
$28.55
$57.09
diesel
$5.61
$32.61
$65.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.3
0
$15.51
$7.09
Efficient EV
36.9
0
$12.92
$5.91
EV Truck/SUV
59.1
0
$20.68
$9.45
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Swan Creek, OH
Late night
in Swan Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Late night
in Beavercreek on Saturday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Beaver, OH
74 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
9 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
2h 57m 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 Swan Creek, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 147.7 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, State Route 7 South, Pine Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.8 miles from Swan Creek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.92 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Swan Creek, OH to Beavercreek, OH is easy. At 2h 57m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles (SR 160 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles (US 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Swan Creek, OH to Beavercreek, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
