How far is Bryan, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Bryan, OH to Kettering, OH is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.22 mi
02h 45m
Flight
124.98 mi
201.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.98 mi
Kilometers
201.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.22 mi
Kilometers
236.93 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bryan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryan
2026-04-22T22:21
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bryan
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
Montezuma
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Bryan
68.7 mi
01h 22m
To Kettering
78.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lynn Street

    19 m · 10 sec · North Lynn Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    111 m · 11 sec · West High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    14.4 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Perry Street

    16.6 mi · 23 min · East Perry Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    16.4 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42.2 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1236 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood

    10 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West 1st Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West 1st Street

    2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Ludlow Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Stout Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Perry Street
75.4 mi · 51%
SR 49 South
9.96 mi · 7%
South Main Street
4.05 mi · 3%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 2%
North Ludlow Street
1 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

East Perry Street

Continue straight

42.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montezuma
01h 22m from Bryan
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bryan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Bryan and 78.5 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bryan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Montezuma

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

106 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Bryan

110 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

112 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bryan and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 124.98 mi (201.14 km).

Bryan

#1 Bryan

City in Williams County, Ohio, United States

Population8,212
Coordinates41.4747700, -84.5524500
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lynn Street (-84.552378, 41.474771)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.53
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.27 $38.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.79 $24.91 $49.82
Diesel $4.30 $22.38 $44.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bryan and Kettering. The current time is 22:21:26.

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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.