How far is Dayton, OH from Beaver, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Beaver, OH is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.47 mi
02h 16m
Flight
88.66 mi
142.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.66 mi
Kilometers
142.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.47 mi
Kilometers
176.17 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver
Sat, Apr 11, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Apr 11, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-11T01:25
Arrive Beaver
Sat, Apr 11, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
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
McLean
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Dayton
54.7 mi
01h 08m
To Beaver
54.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Beaver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Beaver.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Ludlow Street

    2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House

    44.7 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    14.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    764 ft · 19 sec · North Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    744 ft · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    895 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    26 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Beaver.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
93.7 mi · 86%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7.31 mi · 7%
Bridge Street
5.43 mi · 5%
South Ludlow Street
0.4 mi
Main Street
0.17 mi
North Market Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

US 35 East

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House

44.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
01h 08m from Dayton
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Beaver?

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Dayton and 54.8 miles from Beaver.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

60 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

91 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Beaver. Straight-line distance: 88.66 mi (142.69 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beaver

Human settlement in Ohio, USA

Population429
Coordinates39.0306300, -82.8243400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Beaver (-82.82434, 39.03063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.62 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7.72 gal · 29.24 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.37 $32.75
Premium $4.79 $18.49 $36.98
Diesel $4.30 $16.61 $33.23

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Beaver. The current time is 01:25:13.

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.