How far is Kettering, OH from Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Chester, OH is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Chester.
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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
58.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
921 ft · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 248
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Chester.
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
58.6 mi · 01h 08m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Chester?
The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Kettering and 81.1 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe
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 Chillicothe.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Chester. Straight-line distance: 126.95 mi (204.3 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 Chester
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,107 |
| Coordinates | 39.0875800, -81.9226400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-81.92264, 39.08758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.26 | $48.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.40 | $54.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
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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