How far is Carlisle, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Carlisle, OH to Kettering, OH is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Kettering.
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Start on the route
24 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Park Drive
23 m · 4 sec · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Kenneth Koons Boulevard
1846 ft · 44 sec · Kenneth Koons Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2085 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dayton Cincinnati Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dayton Cincinnati Pike
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Continue on Cincinnati Pike
1217 ft · 21 sec · Cincinnati Pike
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Continue on Dayton Cincinnati Pike
1873 ft · 32 sec · Dayton Cincinnati Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
2979 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Dixie Avenue
1495 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Avenue
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Continue on West Central Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn right onto West Stroop Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 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 Carlisle and Kettering.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Dixie Drive
Continue on East Dixie Drive
2.44 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Carlisle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Kettering?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Miamisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Carlisle and 9.5 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Carlisle and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Miamisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miamisburg.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.63 km).
#1 Carlisle
Carlisle is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5820000, -84.3202200 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.98 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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