How far is Harlem, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Harlem, OH to Kettering, OH is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
94.83 mi
01h 39m
Flight
77.35 mi
124.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.35 mi
Kilometers
124.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.83 mi
Kilometers
152.61 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-22T22:20
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
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
Choctaw Lake
OH

Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio

From Harlem
47.8 mi
00h 49m
To Kettering
47 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gorsuch Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gorsuch Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Miller-Paul Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Miller-Paul Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fancher Road

    3139 ft · 60 sec · Fancher Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Road 605

    13 m · 1 sec · State Road 605

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 605

    1578 ft · 25 sec · State Road 605

  6. 6

    Continue on New Albany - Condit Road

    3 mi · 5 min · New Albany - Condit Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North High Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · North High Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1759 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road

    41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mill Street

    2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  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 Harlem 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 53%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 18%
Granville Street
11.8 mi · 12%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 4%
New Albany - Condit Road
2.95 mi · 3%
East Johnstown Road
2.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right onto West Freeway

50.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choctaw Lake
00h 49m from Harlem
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harlem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Choctaw Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Harlem and 47 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harlem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Choctaw Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Choctaw Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choctaw Lake.

BUS

Columbus, OH

42 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 77.35 mi (124.48 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Harlem

City in United States of America

Population4,903
Coordinates40.1517300, -82.8393400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Gorsuch Road (-82.839349, 40.152216)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.82
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.41 $24.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.21 $28.42
Premium $4.79 $16.05 $32.09
Diesel $4.30 $14.42 $28.84

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 Harlem and Kettering. The current time is 22:20:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.