How far is Beavercreek, OH from Athens, OH?
The driving distance from Beavercreek, OH to Athens, OH is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beavercreek and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek and Athens.
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Start on North Fairfield Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Fairfield Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 35 East: Xenia
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
116 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
28.4 mi · 33 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Continue on East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 682 North: Athens
2351 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2274 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Richland Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Richland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Richland Avenue
2736 ft · 2 min · Richland Avenue
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Continue on President Street
148 m · 24 sec · President Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Court Street
932 ft · 41 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beavercreek and Athens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 35 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Beavercreek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beavercreek to Athens?
The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Beavercreek and 69.1 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beavercreek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chillicothe.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
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Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beavercreek and Athens. Straight-line distance: 107.81 mi (173.51 km).
#1 Beavercreek
A city in Greene County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,995 |
| Coordinates | 39.7092300, -84.0632700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
Town in Ohio
| Population | 24,600 |
| Coordinates | 39.3292400, -82.1012600 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-82.10126, 39.32924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $18.04 | $36.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.33 | $46.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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