How far is West Chester, OH from Beavercreek, OH?

The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Beavercreek, OH is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
177.2 mi
02h 56m
Flight
148.46 mi
238.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.46 mi
Kilometers
238.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.2 mi
Kilometers
285.18 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beavercreek
Mon, Apr 20, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Mon, Apr 20, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-20T05:23
Arrive Beavercreek
Mon, Apr 20, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
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
Kirkersville
OH

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

From West Chester
90.2 mi
01h 28m
To Beavercreek
87.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Monday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Monday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Beavercreek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

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

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    35.9 mi · 39 min · South Freeway

  24. 24

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

    1519 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 835 West

    1731 ft · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Fairfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 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 West Chester 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
68.7 mi · 39%
South Freeway
35.9 mi · 20%
Old United States Highway 35
28.1 mi · 16%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 12%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 6%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Glenn Highway

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
148.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
01h 28m from West Chester
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving West Chester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Beavercreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Chester to Beavercreek?

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from West Chester and 87.1 miles from Beavercreek.

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

The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.16 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around West Chester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Beavercreek.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Beavercreek. Straight-line distance: 148.46 mi (238.92 km).

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#1 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Beavercreek

#2 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)
End: North Fairfield Road (-84.063109, 39.709203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.67 L · about $23.16
Round trip
$46.31
12.5 gal · 47.34 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.16 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.51 $53.03
Premium $4.79 $29.94 $59.88
Diesel $4.30 $26.90 $53.80

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between West Chester and Beavercreek. The current time is 05:23:37.

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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.