How far is Kettering, OH from Ashville, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Ashville, OH is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.83 mi
01h 45m
Flight
64.66 mi
104.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.66 mi
Kilometers
104.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.83 mi
Kilometers
131.7 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-19T08:27
Arrive Ashville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Kettering
40.9 mi
00h 52m
To Ashville
40.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Indian Ripple Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Upper Bellbrook Road

    2144 ft · 35 sec · Upper Bellbrook Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Eaton Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Van Eaton Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Bellbrook Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lower Bellbrook Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bellbrook Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bellbrook Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2258 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus

    1677 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.2 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 665: London-Groveport Road

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 665 East

    138 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto London - Groveport Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · London - Groveport Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jackson Pike

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Jackson Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    1468 ft · 43 sec · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ashville Road

    2146 ft · 52 sec · Ashville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pickaway Street

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Pickaway Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Long Street

    838 ft · 31 sec · Long Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Plum Street

    58 m · 12 sec · Plum Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
31.6 mi · 39%
Xenia Bypass
19.7 mi · 24%
Jackson Pike
7.24 mi · 9%
Indian Ripple Road
5.88 mi · 7%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 5%
London - Groveport Road
3.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

31.2 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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 52m from Kettering
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Chance Rain Showers near Ashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 40.9 miles from Kettering and 40.9 miles from Ashville.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Chance Rain Showers near Ashville.

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 Kettering and Ashville. Straight-line distance: 64.66 mi (104.06 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ashville

City in St.

Population4,465
Coordinates39.7156200, -82.9529600
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Ashville (-82.95296, 39.71562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.26 $24.52
Premium $4.79 $13.84 $27.69
Diesel $4.30 $12.44 $24.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Ashville. The current time is 08:27:39.

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.