How far is Kettering, OH from Blue Ash, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Blue Ash, OH is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Blue Ash.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Blue Ash.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike
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Continue on State Route 48
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 48
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Turn left onto Miller Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road
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Continue on Bypass 48
2 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2987 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
845 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
2601 ft · 47 sec · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Blue Ash Road, Kenwood Road
611 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
132 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Kenwood Road
1856 ft · 1 min · Kenwood Road
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Turn left onto Cooper Road
131 m · 15 sec · Cooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Blue Ash.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kettering and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blue Ash.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Blue Ash?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Kettering and 19.4 miles from Blue Ash.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blue Ash.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Utica.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Blue Ash. Straight-line distance: 33.53 mi (53.96 km).
#1 Kettering
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
| Population | 54,313 |
| Coordinates | 39.6895000, -84.1688300 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Ash
City in Ohio
| Population | 12,492 |
| Coordinates | 39.2320000, -84.3782700 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Ash (-84.37827, 39.232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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