How far is Clinton, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Clinton, OH to Kettering, OH is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
35.42 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.06 mi
43.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57.01 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-18T00:21
Arrive Kettering
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Corwin
OH

Village in Ohio

From Clinton
17.3 mi
00h 23m
To Kettering
18.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW
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 Clinton and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stone Road

    3238 ft · 2 min · Stone Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 73 West: Waynesville

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Bypass

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Wilmington Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 48

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 48

  6. 6

    Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilmington Bypass
22.9 mi · 65%
Far Hills Avenue
4.32 mi · 12%
Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.66 mi · 8%
State Route 48
2.46 mi · 7%
Stone Road
0.61 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wilmington Bypass

Merge slight left onto Wilmington Bypass

22.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corwin
00h 23m from Clinton
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Kettering?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Corwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Clinton and 18.1 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Corwin

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

59 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

61 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 27.06 mi (43.55 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa

Population1,206
Coordinates39.4658900, -83.7515900
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Stone Road (-83.751367, 39.46569)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.79 $5.99 $11.98
Diesel $4.30 $5.38 $10.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Kettering. The current time is 00:21:05.

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.