How far is Gratis, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Gratis, OH to Kettering, OH is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gratis and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gratis and Kettering.
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Start on West South Street
9.5 mi · 17 min · West South Street
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Upper Miamisburg Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Upper Miamisburg Road
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Continue on West Sycamore Street
2360 ft · 47 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
122 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Dixie Avenue
1495 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Avenue
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Continue on West Central Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn right onto West Stroop Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 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 Gratis and Kettering.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West South Street
Start on West South Street
9.45 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Gratis and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gratis to Kettering?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Gratis and 11.2 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gratis and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gratis and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.02 km).
#1 Gratis
Township in Preble County, Ohio
| Population | 847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6478300, -84.5271700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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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