How far is Doylestown, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Doylestown, OH to Kettering, OH is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.39 mi
03h 05m
Flight
157.42 mi
253.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.42 mi
Kilometers
253.35 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.39 mi
Kilometers
301.58 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Doylestown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doylestown
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Doylestown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Doylestown
93.7 mi
01h 32m
To Kettering
93.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Doylestown and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Doylestown and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on West Marion Street

    20 m · 5 sec · West Marion Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Portage Street

    141 m · 14 sec · North Portage Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    19 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Portage Street

    142 m · 15 sec · South Portage Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

    74 m · 7 sec · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Seville Road

    674 ft · 19 sec · Seville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Collier Drive

    1861 ft · 56 sec · Collier Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    942 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Akron Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Easton Road

    1 mi · 1 min · East Easton Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Easton Road

    31 m · 2 sec · East Easton Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Easton Road

    15.3 mi · 21 min · East Easton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Oak Street

    2574 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Salem Road

    838 ft · 17 sec · West Salem Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Congress Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Congress Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Doylestown and Kettering.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
87.6 mi · 47%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 27%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 9%
East Easton Road
16.4 mi · 9%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 3%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

87.6 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 32m from Doylestown
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Doylestown and Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Doylestown to Kettering?

The road trip is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Doylestown and 93.7 miles from Kettering.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Doylestown and Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Galena, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galena.

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Doylestown and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 157.42 mi (253.35 km).

Doylestown

#1 Doylestown

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,075
Coordinates40.9700500, -81.6965200
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: West Marion Street (-81.696481, 40.970089)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.03 L · about $24.49
Round trip
$48.98
13.22 gal · 50.06 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.49 $48.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.04 $56.08
Premium $4.79 $31.66 $63.32
Diesel $4.30 $28.45 $56.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Doylestown and Kettering. The current time is 06:26:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.