How far is Galion, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Galion, OH to Kettering, OH is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.51 mi
02h 19m
Flight
102.46 mi
164.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.46 mi
Kilometers
164.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.51 mi
Kilometers
192.34 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Galion
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galion
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Milford Center
OH

Human settlement in Union County, Ohio, United States of America

From Galion
58.3 mi
01h 09m
To Kettering
61.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Galion and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harding Way West

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harding Way West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Portland Way South

    19.7 mi · 30 min · Portland Way South

  4. 4

    Continue on East Center Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Prospect Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Prospect Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Marion-Marysville Road

    24.5 mi · 36 min · Marion-Marysville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 334

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2639 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Route 68

    4.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 68

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton

    1024 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike

    154 m · 11 sec · Upper Valley Pike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    810 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West National Road

    928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 West
28.6 mi · 24%
Marion-Marysville Road
24.7 mi · 21%
Portland Way South
19.7 mi · 17%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 14%
West National Road
7.69 mi · 6%
US Route 68
4.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 36 West

Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

28.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Center
01h 09m from Galion
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Galion and Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Galion and 61.1 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Galion and Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Center

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galion and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 102.46 mi (164.89 km).

Galion

#1 Galion

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States

Population9,929
Coordinates40.7336700, -82.7899000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.78972, 40.733733)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.96 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.27
8.44 gal · 31.92 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.64 $31.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.90 $35.80
Premium $4.79 $20.21 $40.43
Diesel $4.30 $18.16 $36.33

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 Galion and Kettering. The current time is 01:37:29.

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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.