How far is Kettering, OH from Avon, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Avon, OH is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.3 mi
03h 59m
Flight
165.4 mi
266.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.4 mi
Kilometers
266.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.3 mi
Kilometers
332.01 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Kettering
103.1 mi
01h 59m
To Avon
103.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  29. 29

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Abbe Road North

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Abbe Road North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Detroit Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Detroit Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    39 m · 10 sec · Colorado Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
94.8 mi · 46%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 25%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 8%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
4.54 mi · 2%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 59m from Kettering
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Kettering and 103.2 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Avon. Straight-line distance: 165.4 mi (266.19 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

City in Ohio, United States

Population23,745
Coordinates41.4517100, -82.0354200
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Avon (-82.03542, 41.45171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $26.97
Round trip
$53.94
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.97 $53.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.88 $61.76
Premium $4.79 $34.87 $69.74
Diesel $4.30 $31.33 $62.67

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 Kettering and Avon. The current time is 23:20:55.

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.