How far is Kettering, OH from Crestline, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Crestline, OH is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Union County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Crestline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Crestline.
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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 right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 334
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North: Marion
1215 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion
26 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1026 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
94 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn straight onto South State Street
2687 ft · 1 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
2383 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto Sargent Street
145 m · 9 sec · Sargent Street
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Turn slight right onto East Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Continue on Harding Highway East
19.7 mi · 30 min · Harding Highway East
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Turn right onto Harding Way West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harding Way West
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Turn left onto North East Street
1475 ft · 29 sec · North East Street
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Turn right onto Charles Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Charles Street
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Continue on Wachs Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wachs Road
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Continue on State Route 61
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 61
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Continue on South Thoman Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Thoman Street
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Turn right onto West Bucyrus Street
75 m · 8 sec · West Bucyrus Street
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Turn left onto North Seltzer Street
1296 ft · 35 sec · North Seltzer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Seltzer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Crestline.
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 4 North
Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion
26 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Crestline?
The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Kettering and 61.6 miles from Crestline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.08 one way or $32.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestline.
Stop Ideas Near Milford Center
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 Milford Center.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Crestline. Straight-line distance: 107.06 mi (172.3 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 Crestline
Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.
| Population | 4,388 |
| Coordinates | 40.7875600, -82.7365700 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestline (-82.73657, 40.78756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.08 | $32.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
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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