How far is Cross Creek, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Cross Creek, OH to Kettering, OH is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cross Creek and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Creek and Kettering.
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Start on Alma Street
45 m · 10 sec · Alma Street
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Turn left onto Crockett Drive
1000 ft · 36 sec · Crockett Drive
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Turn right onto Walcutt Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walcutt Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Trabue Road
636 ft · 12 sec · Trabue Road
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Continue on Renner Road
2890 ft · 59 sec · Renner Road
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Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road
773 ft · 26 sec · Hilliard-Rome Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Dayton
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
46 mi · 49 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 Cross Creek 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.
West Freeway
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
46 mi · 00h 49m
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 leaving Cross Creek 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 Cross Creek to Kettering?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Cross Creek and 37.3 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cross Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Historic City Hall Bell
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross Creek and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 58.78 mi (94.6 km).
#1 Cross Creek
Township in Jefferson County, Ohio
| Population | 7,712 |
| Coordinates | 40.0136800, -83.1442500 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 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 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
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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