How far is Kettering, OH from Avon Center, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Avon Center, OH is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
204.21 mi
03h 58m
Flight
166.37 mi
267.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.37 mi
Kilometers
267.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.21 mi
Kilometers
328.65 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Center
Tue, Apr 14, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Wed, Apr 15, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-14T17:42
Arrive Avon Center
Tue, Apr 14, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
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
102 mi
01h 59m
To Avon Center
102.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 20 min · Avon Belden Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Center Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Detroit Road

    94 m · 11 sec · Detroit Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Center Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Center Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 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 Belden Road
15.2 mi · 7%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 7%
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
166.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 59m from Kettering
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 102 miles from Kettering and 102.2 miles from Avon Center.

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

The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 $26.71 one way or $53.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Center. Straight-line distance: 166.37 mi (267.75 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 Avon Center

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Population15,724
Coordinates41.4597600, -82.0195900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Avon Center (-82.01959, 41.45976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $26.71
Round trip
$53.43
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.71 $53.43
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.58 $61.17
Premium $4.79 $34.54 $69.07
Diesel $4.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Avon Center. The current time is 17:42:01.

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.