How far is Kettering, OH from Catawba Island, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Catawba Island, OH is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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.
Town in northwest Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Catawba Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Catawba Island.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Patterson Boulevard
1257 ft · 28 sec · South Patterson Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue
146 m · 14 sec · East Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2358 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
124.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1041 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway
31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island
3 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Catawba Island
1963 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
128 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
101 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Southeast Catawba Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Catawba Road
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Continue on East Sloan Street
1092 ft · 24 sec · East Sloan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sloan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Catawba Island.
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 75 North
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 15m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Catawba Island?
The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Bluffton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Kettering and 92.5 miles from Catawba Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.
Stop Ideas Near Bluffton
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 Bluffton.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Catawba Island. Straight-line distance: 148.44 mi (238.89 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 Catawba Island
Township in Ottawa County, Ohio
| Population | 3,504 |
| Coordinates | 41.5853300, -82.8368500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catawba Island (-82.83685, 41.58533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.70 | $55.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
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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