How far is McDonald, OH from Beavercreek, OH?

The driving distance from McDonald, OH to Beavercreek, OH is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.95 mi
03h 43m
Flight
202.29 mi
325.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.29 mi
Kilometers
325.56 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.95 mi
Kilometers
389.38 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beavercreek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in McDonald
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McDonald
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Beavercreek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McDonald
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From McDonald
118.9 mi
01h 51m
To Beavercreek
123 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Ohio Avenue

    3126 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Marshall Road

    2371 ft · 1 min · West Marshall Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Owsley North Road

    2378 ft · 1 min · Owsley North Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Salt Springs Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Salt Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward North Fairfield Road

    1805 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

    4.7 mi · 10 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 41%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 21%
Salt Springs Road
46.6 mi · 19%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
I 675 South
9.2 mi · 4%
North Fairfield Road
5.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
202.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 51m from McDonald
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers 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 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from McDonald and 123 miles from Beavercreek.

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

The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.64 one way or $63.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McDonald and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beavercreek.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Beavercreek. Straight-line distance: 202.29 mi (325.56 km).

McDonald

#1 McDonald

Human settlement in Ohio, USA

Population3,152
Coordinates41.1636700, -80.7242400
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Beavercreek

#2 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Ohio Avenue (-80.724356, 41.16367)
End: North Fairfield Road (-84.063109, 39.709203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.32 L · about $31.64
Round trip
$63.28
17.08 gal · 64.64 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.64 $63.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.23 $72.45
Premium $4.79 $40.91 $81.81
Diesel $4.30 $36.76 $73.51

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 21:18:20.

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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.