How far is Celina, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Celina, OH to Kettering, OH is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
86.11 mi
01h 23m
Flight
63.06 mi
101.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.06 mi
Kilometers
101.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.11 mi
Kilometers
138.58 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Fri, Apr 17, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Celina
Fri, Apr 17, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Celina
2026-04-17T03:31
Arrive Kettering
Fri, Apr 17, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Celina
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
Greenville
OH

City in Darke County, Ohio, United States

From Celina
36 mi
00h 41m
To Kettering
50.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    50 m · 11 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    33.9 mi · 43 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1236 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

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

    10 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 1st Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West 1st Street

    2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Ludlow Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Stout Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street

  11. 11

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Celina 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
35.1 mi · 41%
SR 49 South
9.96 mi · 12%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
North Ludlow Street
1 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Stout Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

33.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
00h 41m from Celina
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Celina and Mostly Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Celina and 50.1 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.26 one way or $22.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Celina and Mostly Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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 Greenville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Darke County Visitors Bureau

Greenville , OH
421 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Tourist information center
Advance America
Practical stop 4.7 mi away

Advance America

Greenville , OH
537 Wagner Ave, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 429 reviews Loan agency,Financial institution,Money order service,Money transfer service
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Arcanum Community of Faith Church

Arcanum , OH
109 W George St, Arcanum, OH 45304, United States
Rating 5.0/5 20 reviews Church
Brookdale Greenville
Practical stop 5.2 mi away

Brookdale Greenville

Greenville , OH
1401 N Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews Assisted living facility,Home health care service,Hospice,Retirement community,Retirement home,Senior citizen center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.

RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

111 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

112 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Celina and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 63.06 mi (101.48 km).

Celina

#1 Celina

City in Ohio, USA

Population10,438
Coordinates40.5489400, -84.5702300
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-84.57023, 40.549008)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.26
Round trip
$22.53
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.26 $22.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.90 $25.79
Premium $4.79 $14.56 $29.12
Diesel $4.30 $13.08 $26.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Celina and Kettering. The current time is 03:31:48.

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.