How far is Geneva, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Geneva, OH to Kettering, OH is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Kettering.
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Start on Logan Thornville Road Southeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · Logan Thornville Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Logan Thornville Road Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Logan Thornville Road Southeast
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Logan-Thornville Road Northeast
596 ft · 19 sec · Logan-Thornville Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Lancaster New Lexington Road Northeast
5.7 mi · 8 min · Lancaster New Lexington Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
4 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Memorial Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Memorial Drive
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Take the ramp straight toward US 33 West
1792 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South
1345 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
35.9 mi · 39 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia
1519 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 28 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 Geneva 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.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
35.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Geneva and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Geneva to Kettering?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Geneva and 60.6 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.52 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Geneva and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Antioch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Grove City Administration Office
Madison Township Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Antioch.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 92.3 mi (148.55 km).
#1 Geneva
City in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,899 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620100, -82.4334900 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
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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