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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on South Main Street
92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Ludlow Street
2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto North Market Street
764 ft · 19 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
744 ft · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
5.4 mi · 10 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn left
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Main Street
895 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
26 m · 2 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 Dayton and Beaver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Beaver. Straight-line distance: 88.66 mi (142.69 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaver
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 429 |
| Coordinates | 39.0306300, -82.8243400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaver (-82.82434, 39.03063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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