How far is Delphos, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Delphos, OH to Kettering, OH is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
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.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delphos and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delphos and Kettering.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
2490 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Elida Avenue
2761 ft · 1 min · Elida Avenue
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Turn right onto Elida Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Elida Road
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Continue on SR 309
1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 309
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Continue on East Main Street
1150 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Elida Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Elida Road
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Continue on North Jameson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Jameson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
3091 ft · 54 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West Breese Road
1135 ft · 36 sec · West Breese Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2571 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Monument Avenue
567 ft · 18 sec · West Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ludlow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto Stout Street
149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 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 Delphos 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Delphos and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delphos to Kettering?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Delphos and 56.3 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.30 one way or $26.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Delphos and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
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 Sidney.
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Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delphos and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 80.24 mi (129.14 km).
#1 Delphos
City in Ohio
| Population | 6,895 |
| Coordinates | 40.8433800, -84.3416200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
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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