How far is Kettering, OH from Collinwood, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Collinwood, OH is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 04h 18m.
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.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Collinwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Collinwood.
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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
2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
3.8 mi · 6 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 152nd Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto South Waterloo Road
1539 ft · 42 sec · South Waterloo Road
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Turn right onto East 152nd Street
2790 ft · 1 min · East 152nd Street
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Turn left onto School Avenue
1290 ft · 57 sec · School Avenue
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Continue on Whitcomb Road
626 ft · 28 sec · Whitcomb Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitcomb Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Collinwood.
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 71 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Kettering and Partly Cloudy near Collinwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Collinwood?
The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.9 miles from Kettering and 113.2 miles from Collinwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.80 one way or $61.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Kettering and Partly Cloudy near Collinwood.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Collinwood. Straight-line distance: 187.75 mi (302.16 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 Collinwood
Located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, this neighborhood constitutes the northeastern corner of Cleveland within Cuyahoga County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5583800, -81.5692900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collinwood (-81.56929, 41.55838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $3.86 | $30.80 | $61.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $35.48 | $70.96 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $50.49 | $100.98 |
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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