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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.22 mi
02h 21m
Flight
118.14 mi
190.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.14 mi
Kilometers
190.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.22 mi
Kilometers
220.83 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beavercreek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in McDonald
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McDonald
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Beavercreek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McDonald
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
Obetz
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From McDonald
69.3 mi
01h 10m
To Beavercreek
67.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on McDonald Road

    2.8 mi · 11 min · McDonald Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chandlersville Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Chandlersville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Millers Lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Millers Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clay Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clay Pike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pleasant Grove Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South Pleasant Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Pike

    72 m · 8 sec · East Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road

    875 ft · 25 sec · Pleasant Grove Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    47.5 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    35.9 mi · 39 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia

    1519 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 835 West

    1731 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Fairfield Road

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pleasant Grove Road
48 mi · 35%
South Freeway
35.9 mi · 26%
Old United States Highway 35
28.1 mi · 20%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 8%
Chandlersville Road
5.38 mi · 4%
McDonald Road
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Grove Road

Merge slight left

47.5 mi · 00h 52m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Obetz
01h 10m from McDonald
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Beavercreek. Straight-line distance: 118.14 mi (190.13 km).

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#1 McDonald

Human settlement in Ohio, USA

Population3,019
Coordinates39.8625700, -81.8470800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Beavercreek

#2 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: McDonald Road (-81.846929, 39.862531)
End: North Fairfield Road (-84.063109, 39.709203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.33 L · about $17.93
Round trip
$35.86
9.68 gal · 36.66 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McDonald and Beavercreek. The current time is 23:04:14.

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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.