How far is Edgewood, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Edgewood, OH to Kettering, OH is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233 miles (375 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.31 mi
04h 09m
Flight
233.04 mi
375.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.04 mi
Kilometers
375.04 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.31 mi
Kilometers
438.24 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sat, Nov 7, 3:16 AM EST
Return by in Edgewood
Sat, Nov 7, 7:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-11-06T23:07
Arrive Kettering
Sat, Nov 7, 3:16 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Edgewood
135.6 mi
02h 04m
To Kettering
136.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Tonight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 PM EST
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
55°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 36th Street

    31 m · 10 sec · East 36th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road

    658 ft · 21 sec · State Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Prospect Road

    1836 ft · 31 sec · East Prospect Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Ridge Road East

    682 ft · 15 sec · North Ridge Road East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38.2 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  13. 13

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewood 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
138 mi · 51%
I 90 West
52.9 mi · 19%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 19%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 6%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
233 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
02h 04m from Edgewood
Leave By
8:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Edgewood and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Edgewood and 136.6 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 233 miles (375 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Edgewood and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 233.04 mi (375.04 km).

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#1 Edgewood

Situated in northeastern Ohio within Ashtabula County, this census-designated place functions structurally as an eastern residential suburb of the neighboring city of Ashtabula.

Population0
Coordinates41.8728300, -80.7728600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: East 36th Street (-80.772861, 41.872874)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.37 L · about $38.24
Round trip
$76.48
19.22 gal · 72.74 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $38.24 $76.48
Mid-grade $4.56 $43.84 $87.68
Premium $5.10 $49.03 $98.06
Diesel $6.39 $61.42 $122.84

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and Kettering. The current time is 23:07:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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