How far is Brecksville, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Brecksville, OH to Kettering, OH is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
205.17 mi
03h 16m
Flight
174.69 mi
281.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.69 mi
Kilometers
281.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.17 mi
Kilometers
330.19 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Brecksville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brecksville
2026-04-18T21:44
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brecksville
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Brecksville
102.1 mi
01h 38m
To Kettering
103.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 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 Brecksville and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brecksville Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Brecksville Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brecksville 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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
121 mi · 59%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 25%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 8%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Brecksville Road
4.31 mi · 2%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 38m from Brecksville
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brecksville 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 Brecksville to Kettering?

The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Brecksville and 103.1 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.82 one way or $53.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brecksville and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 174.69 mi (281.14 km).

Brecksville

#1 Brecksville

City in Ohio

Population13,530
Coordinates41.3197800, -81.6267900
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Brecksville Road (-81.626846, 41.31978)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.41 L · about $26.82
Round trip
$53.65
14.48 gal · 54.82 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.82 $53.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.71 $61.42
Premium $4.79 $34.68 $69.36
Diesel $4.30 $31.16 $62.32

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 Brecksville and Kettering. The current time is 21:44:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.