How far is Ballville, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Ballville, OH to Kettering, OH is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballville and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballville and Kettering.
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Start on Siler Street
1667 ft · 1 min · Siler Street
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Continue on Siler Street
1387 ft · 1 min · Siler Street
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Turn right onto Buckland Avenue
126 m · 17 sec · Buckland Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
2474 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hayes Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayes Avenue
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn left
2092 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
124.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2571 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Monument Avenue
567 ft · 18 sec · West Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ludlow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto Stout Street
149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn right onto West Stroop Road
16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballville and Kettering.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hayes Avenue
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ballville and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballville to Kettering?
The road trip is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Ballville and 72.9 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.90 one way or $39.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballville and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cairo.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballville and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 125.62 mi (202.16 km).
#1 Ballville
Census-designated place in Sandusky County, Ohio
| Population | 5,772 |
| Coordinates | 41.3278300, -83.1321400 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kettering
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
| Population | 54,313 |
| Coordinates | 39.6895000, -84.1688300 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $19.90 | $39.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.78 | $45.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.11 | $46.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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