How far is Beavercreek, OH from Waterford, OH?
The driving distance from Beavercreek, OH to Waterford, OH is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beavercreek and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek and Waterford.
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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 right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus
1677 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
45.5 mi · 49 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60 South, SR 146 East: Seventh Street
706 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto Elberon Avenue
692 ft · 16 sec · Elberon Avenue
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Turn right onto Underwood Street
1556 ft · 30 sec · Underwood Street
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on South River Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South River Road
16.6 mi · 24 min · South River Road
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Continue on West Riverside Drive
2696 ft · 46 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Riverside Drive
29 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive
1780 ft · 32 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1124 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2781 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Marietta Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · Marietta Road
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Continue on 5th Street
760 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
1838 ft · 43 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Lane
65 m · 12 sec · Sunset Lane
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Turn right onto Main Street
55 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
73 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beavercreek and Waterford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
45.5 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Beavercreek and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beavercreek to Waterford?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Reynoldsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Beavercreek and 83.3 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beavercreek and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsburg
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 Reynoldsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beavercreek and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 129.48 mi (208.38 km).
#1 Beavercreek
A city in Greene County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,995 |
| Coordinates | 39.7092300, -84.0632700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterford
Township in Washington County, Ohio
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.5423000, -81.6398500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-81.63985, 39.5423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $21.71 | $43.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
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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