How far is Beavercreek, OH from Howard, OH?

The driving distance from Beavercreek, OH to Howard, OH is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
126.05 mi
02h 37m
Flight
103.73 mi
166.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.73 mi
Kilometers
166.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.05 mi
Kilometers
202.85 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 Howard
Mon, May 18, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Beavercreek
Mon, May 18, 7:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beavercreek
2026-05-18T13:52
Arrive Howard
Mon, May 18, 4:30 PM 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
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Valley View
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Beavercreek
62.9 mi
01h 18m
To Howard
63.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph S
Destination
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on West Coshocton Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · West Coshocton Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Millersburg Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Liberty Street

    1666 ft · 34 sec · West Liberty Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    1277 ft · 22 sec · North Market Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Millersburg Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    51 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Bridge Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Coshocton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road

  31. 31

    Turn left

    82 m · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 41%
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
18.8 mi · 15%
Millersburg Road
14 mi · 11%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 8%
I 675 North
8.23 mi · 7%
Johnstown Road
5.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley View
01h 18m from Beavercreek
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beavercreek and Sunny near Howard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 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?

Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Beavercreek and 63.1 miles from Howard.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beavercreek and Sunny near Howard.

Stop Ideas Near Valley View

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

7 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beavercreek and Howard. Straight-line distance: 103.73 mi (166.94 km).

Beavercreek

#1 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

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

#2 Howard

Township in Knox County, Ohio

Population6,023
Coordinates40.4075600, -82.3268200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Beavercreek (-84.06327, 39.70923)
End: Howard (-82.32682, 40.40756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $16.49
Round trip
$32.97
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.49 $32.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.88 $37.75
Premium $4.79 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $4.30 $19.15 $38.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Beavercreek and Howard. The current time is 13:52:37.

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.