How far is Etna, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Etna, OH to Kettering, OH is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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 02h 36m.
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.
A city in Madison County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Kettering.
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Start on Etna-Waterloo Road
1458 ft · 42 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
12 mi · 18 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
133 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1321 ft · 24 sec · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
117 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Chillicothe Street
2610 ft · 48 sec · Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Chillicothe Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Chillicothe Pike
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Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Chillicothe
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
67.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight left
159 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Factory Road
1314 ft · 40 sec · Factory Road
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Turn right onto Shakertown Road
837 ft · 32 sec · Shakertown Road
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Turn left onto North Alpha Bellbrook Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alpha Bellbrook Road
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · 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 Etna 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.
US 35 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
67.5 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Etna 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 Etna to Kettering?
The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Etna and 72.3 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Etna and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
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 Anderson.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 109.57 mi (176.33 km).
#1 Etna
Township in Licking County, Ohio
| Population | 17,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.6242500, -82.6537700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.14 | $48.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
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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