How far is Covedale, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Covedale, OH to Kettering, OH is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covedale and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covedale and Kettering.
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Start on Western Hills Avenue
40 m · 8 sec · Western Hills Avenue
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Turn right onto Covedale Avenue
729 ft · 25 sec · Covedale Avenue
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Turn right onto Sidney Road
1082 ft · 40 sec · Sidney Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenway Avenue
1595 ft · 55 sec · Glenway Avenue
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Turn right
62 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Boudinot Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, US 52 East
1874 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Dayton
1985 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
38.1 mi · 46 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 Covedale 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
38.1 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Covedale and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covedale to Kettering?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Covedale and 27.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covedale and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Wetherington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covedale and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 45.69 mi (73.53 km).
#1 Covedale
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 6,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.1211700, -84.6063300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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