How far is East Liverpool, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from East Liverpool, OH to Kettering, OH is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Liverpool and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Liverpool and Kettering.
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Start on Broadway Street
111 m · 9 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
538 ft · 15 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
833 ft · 19 sec · Dresden Avenue
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Turn left onto Webber Way
993 ft · 22 sec · Webber Way
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Continue on West 8th Street
10.1 mi · 14 min · West 8th Street
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
70 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit straight
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left
1527 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
54.1 mi · 59 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 East Liverpool 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.
John Glenn Highway
Merge slight left
75.9 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Liverpool and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Liverpool to Kettering?
The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from East Liverpool and 122.5 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Liverpool and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Gratiot
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 Gratiot.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Liverpool and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 200.22 mi (322.22 km).
#1 East Liverpool
City in Ohio
| Population | 10,498 |
| Coordinates | 40.6186800, -80.5772900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $31.71 | $63.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.31 | $72.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.84 | $73.68 |
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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