How far is Nelson, OH from Beavercreek, OH?

The driving distance from Nelson, OH to Beavercreek, OH is about 233 miles (374.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193 miles (310.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
232.97 mi
03h 44m
Flight
193.02 mi
310.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.02 mi
Kilometers
310.64 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.97 mi
Kilometers
374.93 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beavercreek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Nelson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nelson
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Beavercreek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nelson
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Nelson
114.5 mi
01h 52m
To Beavercreek
118.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Beavercreek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Beavercreek.

  1. 1

    Start on Nelson Town Square

    887 ft · 30 sec · Nelson Town Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Twinsburg Warren Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Twinsburg Warren Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Painesville Ravenna Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Painesville Ravenna Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

    605 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  18. 18

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  23. 23

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward North Fairfield Road

    1805 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

    4.7 mi · 10 min · North Fairfield Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fairfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelson 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
121 mi · 52%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 22%
Ohio Turnpike
20.1 mi · 9%
I 675 South
9.2 mi · 4%
Nelson Town Square
7.47 mi · 3%
North Fairfield Road
5.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
193 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 52m from Nelson
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nelson and Sunny near Beavercreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Beavercreek?

The road trip is about 233 miles (374.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Nelson and 118.4 miles from Beavercreek.

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

The direct path is about 193 miles (310.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nelson and Sunny near Beavercreek.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Beavercreek. Straight-line distance: 193.02 mi (310.64 km).

Nelson

#1 Nelson

Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,140
Coordinates41.3100600, -81.0514800
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Beavercreek

#2 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Nelson Town Square (-81.051386, 41.310126)
End: North Fairfield Road (-84.063109, 39.709203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.12 L · about $30.46
Round trip
$60.91
16.44 gal · 62.24 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.46 $60.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.87 $69.74
Premium $4.79 $39.37 $78.75
Diesel $4.30 $35.38 $70.76

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 Nelson and Beavercreek. The current time is 03:28:38.

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.