How far is Waterford, OH from Beavercreek, OH?

The driving distance from Waterford, OH to Beavercreek, OH is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
166.84 mi
02h 57m
Flight
129.48 mi
208.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.48 mi
Kilometers
208.38 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.84 mi
Kilometers
268.5 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beavercreek
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Waterford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterford
2026-04-18T23:28
Arrive Beavercreek
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterford
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
Reynoldsburg
OH

City in Ohio

From Waterford
83.7 mi
01h 28m
To Beavercreek
83.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    55 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunset Lane

    65 m · 13 sec · Sunset Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1838 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    760 ft · 13 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Zanesville Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Zanesville Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    2963 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1095 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Riverside Drive

    1776 ft · 31 sec · West Riverside Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Riverside Drive

    35 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive

    2704 ft · 46 sec · West Riverside Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    17.8 mi · 26 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South River Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 9th Street

    1333 ft · 32 sec · 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Street

    1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward State Street

    882 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 48 min

  22. 22

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  26. 26

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    35.9 mi · 39 min · South Freeway

  30. 30

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

    1519 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 835 West

    1731 ft · 51 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Fairfield Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fairfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford and Beavercreek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
44.8 mi · 27%
South Freeway
35.9 mi · 22%
Old United States Highway 35
28.1 mi · 17%
Main Street
18.5 mi · 11%
Zanesville Street
14.8 mi · 9%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Merge slight left

44.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
129.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynoldsburg
01h 28m from Waterford
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Waterford to Beavercreek?

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Reynoldsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Waterford and 83.1 miles from Beavercreek.

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

The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Beavercreek.

Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsburg

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

16 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Beavercreek. Straight-line distance: 129.48 mi (208.38 km).

Waterford

#1 Waterford

Township in Washington County, Ohio

Population3,642
Coordinates39.5423000, -81.6398500
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Beavercreek

#2 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-81.63986, 39.542123)
End: North Fairfield Road (-84.063109, 39.709203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.29 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
11.78 gal · 44.58 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.82 $43.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.99 $49.97
Premium $4.79 $28.21 $56.43
Diesel $4.30 $25.35 $50.70

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 Waterford and Beavercreek. The current time is 23:28:44.

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.