How far is Beavercreek, OH from Bowling Green, OH?

The driving distance from Beavercreek, OH to Bowling Green, OH is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.52 mi
02h 37m
Flight
117.09 mi
188.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.09 mi
Kilometers
188.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.52 mi
Kilometers
221.31 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Beavercreek
Fri, Apr 17, 1:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beavercreek
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beavercreek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cridersville
OH

City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America

From Beavercreek
68.8 mi
01h 18m
To Bowling Green
68.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beavercreek and Bowling Green.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fairfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Fairfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Smithville Road

    1662 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Smithville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Smithville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Findlay Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Findlay Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Findlay Street

    777 ft · 14 sec · Findlay Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Stanley Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Stanley Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    124.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 64, SR 105: Bowling Green, Pemberville

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street

    58 m · 11 sec · East Wooster Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street

    958 ft · 20 sec · East Wooster Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street

    34 m · 6 sec · East Wooster Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street

    1560 ft · 33 sec · East Wooster Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street

    33 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wooster Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beavercreek and Bowling Green.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
125 mi · 91%
US 35 West
4.45 mi · 3%
East Wooster Street
2 mi · 1%
Stanley Avenue
1.41 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
1.08 mi · 1%
South Smithville Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cridersville
01h 18m from Beavercreek
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beavercreek and Partly Sunny near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beavercreek to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Beavercreek and 68.7 miles from Bowling Green.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.97 one way or $35.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beavercreek and Partly Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Cridersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cridersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cridersville.

RAIL

Bryan

98 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beavercreek and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 117.09 mi (188.44 km).

Beavercreek

#1 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

City in Ohio

Population31,444
Coordinates41.3747700, -83.6513200
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Beavercreek (-84.06327, 39.70923)
End: Bowling Green (-83.65132, 41.37477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $17.97
Round trip
$35.94
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.97 $35.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.57 $41.15
Premium $4.79 $23.23 $46.46
Diesel $4.30 $20.87 $41.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Beavercreek and Bowling Green. The current time is 07:54:17.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.