How far is Concord, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Concord, OH to Kettering, OH is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Kettering.
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Start on Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Twin Bridges Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 133
1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 133
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Tall Gate Road
1255 ft · 25 sec · Tall Gate Road
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Continue on State Route 133
2096 ft · 47 sec · State Route 133
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Take the ramp left toward SR 32 West: Cincinnati
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
11.9 mi · 16 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus
3012 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 29 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 South: Centerville
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
1115 ft · 26 sec · West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn left onto West Stroop Road
16 m · 1 sec · 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 Concord and Kettering.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Concord 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 Concord to Kettering?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Sharonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Concord and 36.9 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Concord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Sharonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharonville.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 46.36 mi (74.61 km).
#1 Concord
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 872 |
| Coordinates | 39.0220100, -84.0802100 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
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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