How far is Kettering, OH from Carlisle, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Carlisle, OH is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Carlisle.
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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
2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
1920 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right
101 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard
642 ft · 11 sec · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on North Riley Street
1605 ft · 29 sec · North Riley Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1900 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Kenneth Koons Boulevard
1846 ft · 39 sec · Kenneth Koons Boulevard
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Drive
23 m · 5 sec · Park Drive
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Carlisle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 675 South
Merge slight left
3.65 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Cloudy near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Miamisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Kettering and 8.1 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Cloudy near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Miamisburg
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 Miamisburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.63 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 Carlisle
Carlisle is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5820000, -84.3202200 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-84.32022, 39.582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.98 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
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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