How far is Kettering, OH from Coldwater, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Coldwater, OH is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Coldwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Coldwater.
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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
2276 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Stewart Street
2371 ft · 56 sec · West Stewart Street
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Turn right onto South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
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Continue on West Riverview Avenue
109 m · 13 sec · West Riverview Avenue
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Turn left onto Salem Avenue
11.3 mi · 16 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
25.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Carthagena Road
1312 ft · 23 sec · Carthagena Road
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Turn right onto Philothea Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Philothea Road
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
37 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Coldwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 49 North
Merge slight left
25.9 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Coldwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Coldwater?
The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Arcanum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Kettering and 34.5 miles from Coldwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Coldwater.
Stop Ideas Near Arcanum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
Greenville City Hall
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcanum.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Coldwater. Straight-line distance: 59.76 mi (96.18 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 Coldwater
Town
| Population | 4,562 |
| Coordinates | 40.4797700, -84.6282900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldwater (-84.62829, 40.47977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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