How far is Beavercreek, OH from Canaan, OH?

The driving distance from Beavercreek, OH to Canaan, OH is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.09 mi
03h 11m
Flight
140.84 mi
226.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.84 mi
Kilometers
226.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.09 mi
Kilometers
268.91 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canaan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Beavercreek
Thu, Apr 16, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beavercreek
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive Canaan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beavercreek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Beavercreek
83.5 mi
01h 35m
To Canaan
83.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek and Canaan.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fairfield Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · North Fairfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 539: West Salem, Congress

    1271 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Congress Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Congress Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Congress Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Salem Road

    838 ft · 17 sec · West Salem Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    2574 ft · 51 sec · West Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Easton Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Easton Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Easton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
88.8 mi · 53%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 31%
I 675 North
8.23 mi · 5%
West Easton Road
6.28 mi · 4%
North Fairfield Road
4.56 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 35m from Beavercreek
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beavercreek and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beavercreek to Canaan?

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Beavercreek and 83.6 miles from Canaan.

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

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beavercreek and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canaan.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westerville, 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 Westerville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beavercreek and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 140.84 mi (226.66 km).

Beavercreek

#1 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Canaan

#2 Canaan

Township in Wayne County, Ohio

Population4,989
Coordinates40.9447800, -81.9365300
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Beavercreek (-84.06327, 39.70923)
End: Canaan (-81.93653, 40.94478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.32 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.72
11.8 gal · 44.64 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.86 $43.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.03 $50.06
Premium $4.79 $28.26 $56.52
Diesel $4.30 $25.39 $50.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Beavercreek and Canaan. The current time is 22:49:03.

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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.