How far is Northwood, OH from Beavercreek, OH?

The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Beavercreek, OH is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.52 mi
02h 34m
Flight
134.79 mi
216.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.79 mi
Kilometers
216.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.52 mi
Kilometers
258.34 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beavercreek
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northwood
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Beavercreek
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northwood
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
Fort Shawnee
OH

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Northwood
79.2 mi
01h 17m
To Beavercreek
81.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rood Street

    629 ft · 30 sec · Rood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodville Road

    2200 ft · 1 min · Woodville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wales Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Wales Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway

    1944 ft · 56 sec · East Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wales Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Wales Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street

    2096 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Webster Street, Keowee Street North

    1599 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1 km · 2 min · Webster Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street

    923 ft · 20 sec · East 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Keowee Street

    3043 ft · 53 sec · South Keowee Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward North Fairfield Road

    1194 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Fairfield Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fairfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwood 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
137 mi · 86%
Wales Road
10 mi · 6%
US 35 East
7.02 mi · 4%
Webster Street
0.95 mi · 1%
North Fairfield Road
0.94 mi · 1%
South Keowee Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

137 mi · 02h 29m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
134.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Shawnee
01h 17m from Northwood
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Northwood and Sunny near Beavercreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Northwood and 81.3 miles from Beavercreek.

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

The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Northwood and Sunny near Beavercreek.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

117 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Beavercreek. Straight-line distance: 134.79 mi (216.93 km).

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#1 Northwood

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

Population5,350
Coordinates41.6072700, -83.4688200
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Beavercreek

#2 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Rood Street (-83.468465, 41.607032)
End: North Fairfield Road (-84.063109, 39.709203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.44 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.94
11.32 gal · 42.88 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.97 $41.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.01 $48.02
Premium $4.79 $27.11 $54.22
Diesel $4.30 $24.36 $48.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Northwood and Beavercreek. The current time is 00:35:33.

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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.