How far is Beachwood, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Beachwood, OH to Kettering, OH is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.8 miles (299 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.29 mi
03h 29m
Flight
185.8 mi
299.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.8 mi
Kilometers
299.02 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.29 mi
Kilometers
351.3 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Beachwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beachwood
2026-04-18T20:48
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beachwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

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

From Beachwood
109.1 mi
01h 44m
To Kettering
109.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beachwood and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beachwood and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South, US 422 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beachwood and Kettering.

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
140 mi · 64%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 23%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 8%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 2%
Chagrin Boulevard
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
185.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 44m from Beachwood
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beachwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beachwood to Kettering?

The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Beachwood and 109.2 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 185.8 miles (299 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.53 one way or $57.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Beachwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beachwood and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 185.8 mi (299.02 km).

Beachwood

#1 Beachwood

City in Ohio

Population11,543
Coordinates41.4645000, -81.5087300
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Chagrin Boulevard (-81.508687, 41.464477)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.16 L · about $28.53
Round trip
$57.06
15.4 gal · 58.32 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.53 $57.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.66 $65.33
Premium $4.79 $36.88 $73.77
Diesel $4.30 $33.14 $66.28

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 Beachwood and Kettering. The current time is 20:48:00.

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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.