How far is Groveport, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Groveport, OH to Kettering, OH is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83 mi
01h 29m
Flight
69.47 mi
111.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.47 mi
Kilometers
111.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83 mi
Kilometers
133.57 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Groveport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveport
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveport
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
Jeffersonville
OH

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

From Groveport
41.5 mi
00h 44m
To Kettering
41.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Groveport and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 33 West: Columbus

    1226 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Southeast Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South

    1345 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    35.9 mi · 39 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia

    1519 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    159 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Factory Road

    1314 ft · 40 sec · Factory Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shakertown Road

    837 ft · 32 sec · Shakertown Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Alpha Bellbrook Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alpha Bellbrook Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Indian Ripple Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveport 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
35.9 mi · 43%
Old United States Highway 35
26.5 mi · 32%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.3 mi · 10%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 5%
Indian Ripple Road
3.37 mi · 4%
North Alpha Bellbrook Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 44m from Groveport
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Groveport and Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Groveport and 41.4 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Groveport and Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

59 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

113 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveport and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 69.47 mi (111.8 km).

Groveport

#1 Groveport

City in Ohio

Population5,618
Coordinates39.8784000, -82.8837900
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 317 (-82.883811, 39.878401)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.71
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.86 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.43 $24.86
Premium $4.79 $14.03 $28.07
Diesel $4.30 $12.61 $25.22

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 Groveport and Kettering. The current time is 00:08:40.

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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.