How far is Berkshire, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Berkshire, OH to Kettering, OH is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
98.49 mi
01h 39m
Flight
77.68 mi
125.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.68 mi
Kilometers
125.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.49 mi
Kilometers
158.5 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in Berkshire
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkshire
2026-04-19T15:11
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berkshire
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
Choctaw Lake
OH

Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio

From Berkshire
49.3 mi
00h 49m
To Kettering
49.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 37 East

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 37 East

  2. 2

    Take the exit left

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkshire 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 51%
State Route 37 East
21.5 mi · 22%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 17%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 5%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 4%
Indian Ripple Road
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right onto West Freeway

50.6 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choctaw Lake
00h 49m from Berkshire
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Berkshire and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Choctaw Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Berkshire and 49.2 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.89 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Berkshire and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Choctaw Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Choctaw Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choctaw Lake.

BUS

Columbus, OH

42 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkshire and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 77.68 mi (125.01 km).

Berkshire

#1 Berkshire

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

Population3,742
Coordinates40.2653400, -82.9087900
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: US 36 (-82.908779, 40.265457)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $12.89
Round trip
$25.79
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.89 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.79 $16.67 $33.34
Diesel $4.30 $14.98 $29.96

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 Berkshire and Kettering. The current time is 15:11:36.

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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.