How far is Kettering, OH from Crawford, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Crawford, OH is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.55 mi
03h 53m
Flight
173.6 mi
279.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.6 mi
Kilometers
279.39 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.55 mi
Kilometers
317.92 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kirkersville
OH

Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kettering
98.6 mi
01h 56m
To Crawford
98.9 mi
01h 56m

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
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Continue on East Freeway

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1461 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Jewett Road

    3207 ft · 1 min · Cadiz-Jewett Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Toot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Toot Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Toot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
74.8 mi · 38%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 26%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 11%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.5 mi · 8%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 8%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

74.8 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
173.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
01h 56m from Kettering
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Chance Rain Showers near Crawford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Kettering and 98.9 miles from Crawford.

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

The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.82 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirkersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Crawford. Straight-line distance: 173.6 mi (279.39 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crawford

City in United States of America

Population4,595
Coordinates40.3014600, -80.9876000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Crawford (-80.9876, 40.30146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.39 L · about $25.82
Round trip
$51.65
13.94 gal · 52.78 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.82 $51.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.57 $59.13
Premium $4.79 $33.39 $66.77
Diesel $4.30 $30.00 $60.00

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 Crawford. The current time is 06:51:11.

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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.