How far is Kettering, OH from Baltimore, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Baltimore, OH is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.29 mi
02h 05m
Flight
83.97 mi
135.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.97 mi
Kilometers
135.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.29 mi
Kilometers
163.01 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sat, Apr 11, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sat, Apr 11, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-11T11:38
Arrive Baltimore
Sat, Apr 11, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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

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 Kettering
50.6 mi
01h 02m
To Baltimore
50.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Continue on East Freeway

    11 mi · 13 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington

    1543 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hill Road North

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Columbus Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Columbus Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Reynoldsburg Baltimore Road Northwest

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Reynoldsburg Baltimore Road Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 51%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 16%
East Freeway
11 mi · 11%
Reynoldsburg Baltimore Road Northwest
6.36 mi · 6%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 4%
Hill Road North
3.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choctaw Lake
01h 02m from Kettering
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 50.6 miles from Kettering and 50.7 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 3.8 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 8.4 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 13.5 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 Kettering and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 83.97 mi (135.14 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Baltimore

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,026
Coordinates39.8453400, -82.6007200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Baltimore (-82.60072, 39.84534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.45
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.23 $26.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.14 $30.29
Premium $4.79 $17.10 $34.20
Diesel $4.30 $15.37 $30.73

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Baltimore. The current time is 11:38:37.

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.