How far is Barnesville, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Barnesville, OH to Kettering, OH is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnesville and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnesville and Kettering.
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Start on the route
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1821 ft · 31 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn straight onto Bond Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue
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Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
110 m · 8 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
93 m · 10 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Take the ramp left
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
102.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
54.1 mi · 59 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1618 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
1886 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · East 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 Barnesville 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.
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 52m
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 Barnesville and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnesville to Kettering?
The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Barnesville and 92.3 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barnesville and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Pataskala
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnesville and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 160.08 mi (257.62 km).
#1 Barnesville
Town in Ohio
| Population | 3,949 |
| Coordinates | 39.9881300, -81.1765000 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| 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: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.57 | $55.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.98 | $55.95 |
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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