How far is Kettering, OH from Brookville, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Brookville, OH is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Brookville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Brookville.
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Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto Upper Bellbrook Road
2144 ft · 35 sec · Upper Bellbrook Road
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Turn right onto Van Eaton Road
2 mi · 3 min · Van Eaton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Bellbrook Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lower Bellbrook Road
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Continue on Bellbrook Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bellbrook Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
19.7 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
116 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
28.4 mi · 33 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Continue on East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 682 North: Athens
2351 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2274 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Plains Road
35 m · 4 sec · South Plains Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Plains Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Plains Road
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Turn left onto Luhrig Road
2 mi · 8 min · Luhrig Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Luhrig Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Brookville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 35 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Brookville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Brookville?
The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
North Fork Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Kettering and 73.8 miles from Brookville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Brookville.
Stop Ideas Near North Fork Village
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 North Fork Village.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Brookville. Straight-line distance: 109.64 mi (176.45 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 Brookville
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,882 |
| Coordinates | 39.3445200, -82.1609800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookville (-82.16098, 39.34452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
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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