How far is Crestline, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Crestline, OH to Kettering, OH is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Union County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crestline and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestline and Kettering.
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Start on North Seltzer Street
1296 ft · 36 sec · North Seltzer Street
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Turn right onto West Bucyrus Street
75 m · 12 sec · West Bucyrus Street
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Turn left onto South Thoman Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Thoman Street
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Continue on State Route 61
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 West: Bucyrus
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 598: Galion, Shelby
1822 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 598
1463 ft · 25 sec · State Route 598
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Continue on Portland Way North
2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto South Prospect Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Prospect Street
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Continue on Marion-Marysville Road
24.5 mi · 36 min · Marion-Marysville Road
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Take the ramp right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
28.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto State Route 334
3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
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Turn left
2639 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US Route 68
4.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 68
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
1024 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike
154 m · 11 sec · Upper Valley Pike
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Turn right onto West Main Street
810 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West National Road
928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road
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Keep slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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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 Crestline and Kettering.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 36 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
28.5 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crestline and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Crestline to Kettering?
The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Crestline and 64.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crestline and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Milford Center
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 Milford Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestline and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 107.06 mi (172.3 km).
#1 Crestline
Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.
| Population | 4,388 |
| Coordinates | 40.7875600, -82.7365700 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.02 | $38.05 |
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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