How far is Dayton, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Kettering, OH is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Kettering.
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Start on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn right 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 Dayton and Kettering.
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.
Far Hills Avenue
Continue on Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Kettering?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Dayton and 2.5 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Oakwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakwood.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 4.95 mi (7.96 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $0.76 | $1.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $0.77 | $1.55 |
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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