How far is Clark, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Clark, OH to Kettering, OH is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clark and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clark and Kettering.
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Start on County Road 19A
19 m · 5 sec · County Road 19A
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Turn right
14 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
1865 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Johnstown Road
2214 ft · 40 sec · Johnstown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road
41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street
7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1618 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
1886 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · East 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 Clark and Kettering.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clark 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 Clark to Kettering?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Gahanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Clark and 84.3 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clark and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Gahanna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gahanna.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clark and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 130.82 mi (210.53 km).
#1 Clark
County in Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.4489500, -81.9023600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $3.71 | $21.67 | $43.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
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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