How far is Beavercreek, OH from Catawba Island, OH?

The driving distance from Beavercreek, OH to Catawba Island, OH is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.69 mi
03h 46m
Flight
144.69 mi
232.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.69 mi
Kilometers
232.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.69 mi
Kilometers
302.05 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catawba Island
Mon, May 25, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Beavercreek
Mon, May 25, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beavercreek
2026-05-25T08:53
Arrive Catawba Island
Mon, May 25, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
Bluffton
OH

Town in northwest Ohio

From Beavercreek
93.8 mi
01h 53m
To Catawba Island
93.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek and Catawba Island.

  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

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1041 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway

    31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island

    3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    26 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Catawba Island

    1963 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    40 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    128 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    101 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Southeast Catawba Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Catawba Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Sloan Street

    1092 ft · 24 sec · East Sloan Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sloan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
3 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
123 mi · 66%
US 6
24.5 mi · 13%
SR 53 North
19.2 mi · 10%
Southeast Catawba Road
5.66 mi · 3%
US 35 West
4.45 mi · 2%
Bypass Highway
4.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 13m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffton
01h 53m from Beavercreek
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Beavercreek and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beavercreek to Catawba Island?

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Bluffton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Beavercreek and 93.8 miles from Catawba Island.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Beavercreek and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.

Stop Ideas Near Bluffton

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

86 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

88 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Waterloo

112 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Sandusky

115 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beavercreek and Catawba Island. Straight-line distance: 144.69 mi (232.86 km).

Beavercreek

#1 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Catawba Island

#2 Catawba Island

Township in Ottawa County, Ohio

Population3,504
Coordinates41.5853300, -82.8368500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Beavercreek (-84.06327, 39.70923)
End: Catawba Island (-82.83685, 41.58533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.07 L · about $24.53
Round trip
$49.05
13.24 gal · 50.14 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.53 $49.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.08 $56.16
Premium $4.79 $31.71 $63.42
Diesel $4.30 $28.49 $56.98

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Beavercreek and Catawba Island. The current time is 08:53:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.