How far is McDonald, OH from Beavercreek, OH?
The driving distance from McDonald, OH to Beavercreek, OH is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald and Beavercreek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and Beavercreek.
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Start on McDonald Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · McDonald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chandlersville Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Chandlersville Road
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Turn right onto North Millers Lane
1.4 km · 1 min · North Millers Lane
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Turn left onto Clay Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Clay Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pleasant Grove Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn right onto East Pike
72 m · 8 sec · East Pike
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Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road
875 ft · 25 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
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Take the ramp left
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
47.5 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
35.9 mi · 39 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia
1519 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 835 West
1731 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Fairfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fairfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McDonald and Beavercreek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pleasant Grove Road
Merge slight left
47.5 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
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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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McDonald and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beavercreek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonald to Beavercreek?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from McDonald and 67.9 miles from Beavercreek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.93 one way or $35.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McDonald and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beavercreek.
Stop Ideas Near Obetz
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Beavercreek. Straight-line distance: 118.14 mi (190.13 km).
#1 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.8625700, -81.8470800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beavercreek
A city in Greene County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,995 |
| Coordinates | 39.7092300, -84.0632700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fairfield Road (-84.063109, 39.709203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
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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