How far is Kettering, OH from Covedale, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Covedale, OH is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.35 mi
01h 11m
Flight
45.69 mi
73.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.69 mi
Kilometers
73.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.35 mi
Kilometers
84.25 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covedale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Covedale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wetherington
OH

Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio

From Kettering
26.2 mi
00h 35m
To Covedale
26.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Covedale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Covedale.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis

    2761 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

    781 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montana Avenue

    1305 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Boudinot Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Glenway Avenue

    1742 ft · 1 min · Glenway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sidney Road

    1082 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Covedale Avenue

    729 ft · 26 sec · Covedale Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Western Hills Avenue

    40 m · 6 sec · Western Hills Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Western Hills Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Covedale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
38.9 mi · 74%
I 675 South
4.06 mi · 8%
Far Hills Avenue
2.93 mi · 6%
Montana Avenue
2.56 mi · 5%
Boudinot Avenue
1.45 mi · 3%
Northwest Expressway
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wetherington
00h 35m from Kettering
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Sunny near Covedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Covedale?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Kettering and 26.2 miles from Covedale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Sunny near Covedale.

Stop Ideas Near Wetherington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wetherington and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

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800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

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800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

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50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

31 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

32 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

95 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Covedale. Straight-line distance: 45.69 mi (73.53 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Covedale

#2 Covedale

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population6,447
Coordinates39.1211700, -84.6063300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Covedale (-84.60633, 39.12117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.71
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.85 $13.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.85 $15.70
Premium $4.79 $8.86 $17.72
Diesel $4.30 $7.96 $15.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Covedale. The current time is 01:06:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.