This 171.9-mile drive from Vermilion, OH, to Beavercreek, OH, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on US 36 and Hayes Avenue, with a 48% highway share, offering a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $27, making it an economical option. As both locations are within the Midwest region, you won't be crossing any major geographical or cultural divides. This route is ideal for a straightforward journey, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and stop planning.
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
85.9 miles from Vermilion, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 171.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a balanced mix, featuring both highway segments and more local road navigation. With nearly half the journey on highways, expect periods of steady cruising, interspersed with stretches on two-lane roads like US 36 and Hayes Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.6 miles on US 36, providing a good opportunity to settle in. This profile suggests a dynamic drive, shifting from faster travel to more community-oriented routes as you progress toward Beavercreek.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 60 / South Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 171.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 60 / South Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 110.9 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 60 / South Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / South Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
110.9 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
8
157.7 mi into trip|~3h 31m 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
157.9 mi into trip|~3h 32m 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
158.3 mi into trip|~3h 33m 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 Vermilion, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Sandusky, Springfield and Cincinnati.
Sandusky
22.9 mi in|~26m
Springfield
112.4 mi in|~2h 38m|via US 36; SR 4
Cincinnati
157.7 mi in|~3h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 36
28.6 mi
34m
Hayes Avenue
25.3 mi
35m
Marion-Marysville Road
24.5 mi
35m
SR 2
20.9 mi
22m
Marion Road
15.1 mi
21m
SR 4
9 mi
10m
I 675
8.2 mi
9m
Columbus-Sandusky Road
8.2 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 28.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion, OH and Beavercreek, OH.
1
Start on SR 60
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 60
340 ft·12 sec·South Street
3
Turn left onto SR 60
0.8 mi·1 min·State Street
4
Continue on SR 60
0.6 mi·1 min·State Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward SR 2 West: Toledo
6
Merge onto SR 2
21 mi·22 min·SR 2
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward SR 4: Bucyrus, Sandusky
8
Turn left onto SR 4
3.9 mi·5 min·Hayes Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 4
102 ft·1 sec·Hayes Avenue
10
Continue on SR 4
21 mi·30 min·Hayes Avenue
11
Continue on SR 4
8.2 mi·11 min·Columbus-Sandusky Road
12
Continue on SR 4
3.5 mi·4 min·STATE ROUTE 4
13
Continue on SR 4
4.0 mi·5 min·State Route 4
14
Continue on SR 4
2.2 mi·4 min·North Sandusky Avenue
15
Continue on SR 4; SR 98
0.7 mi·2 min·South Sandusky Avenue
16
Turn slight right onto SR 4
15 mi·21 min·Marion Road
17
Turn right onto SR 4
77 ft·5 sec·SR 4
18
Continue on SR 4; SR 423
1.5 mi·2 min·North Main Street
19
Turn right onto SR 4; SR 423
420 ft·12 sec·Klerx Avenue
20
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 423
2.5 mi·3 min·North Prospect Street
21
Continue on SR 4
24 mi·35 min·Marion-Marysville Road
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
23
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
24
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
25
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
26
Turn right onto SR 334
3.7 mi·4 min·State Route 334
27
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
28
Merge onto US 68
4.3 mi·4 min·US Route 68
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 7BToward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
30
Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike
505 ft·10 sec·Upper Valley Pike
31
Turn right onto US 40; SR 4
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
32
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.2 mi·12 sec·West National Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
7.5 mi·8 min·SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 44Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 44AToward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
37
Continue on I 675
8.2 mi·9 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 17Toward North Fairfield Road
39
Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
4.7 mi·9 min·North Fairfield Road
Use the left / right lanes.
40
Arrive at destination
North Fairfield Road
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour and 53-minute duration, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion. Consider departing earlier in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Beavercreek. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $27 for the trip; however, the longest stretch without significant towns is 28.6 miles on US 36, so plan accordingly for refueling before this segment if necessary.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.9 miles from Vermilion, OH, or about 1h 59m 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 38 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.9 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
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 Vermilion, 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 Vermilion, OH
This is one driving day of about 171.9 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Vermilion, 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 36 for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.9 mi from Vermilion, OH
· 1h 59m into the drive
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.6
0
$18.05
$8.25
Efficient EV
43
0
$15.04
$6.88
EV Truck/SUV
68.8
0
$24.07
$11.00
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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 16, 2026
Origin
Vermilion, OH
Night
in Vermilion on Friday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beavercreek, OH
Night
in Beavercreek on Friday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Plain City, OH
86 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
7 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
3h 53m 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 Vermilion, OH to Beavercreek, OH covers 171.9 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 36, Hayes Avenue, Marion-Marysville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.9 miles from Vermilion, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 171.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 60 / South Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 110.9 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vermilion, OH and Beavercreek, OH, road signs point toward Sandusky, Springfield and Cincinnati.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
