How far is Kettering, OH from Delphos, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Delphos, OH is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
90.83 mi
01h 55m
Flight
80.24 mi
129.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.24 mi
Kilometers
129.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.83 mi
Kilometers
146.18 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delphos
Sun, May 3, 4:11 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sun, May 3, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-05-03T14:15
Arrive Delphos
Sun, May 3, 4:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Sidney
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Kettering
45.4 mi
00h 57m
To Delphos
45.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Patterson Boulevard

    1257 ft · 28 sec · South Patterson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue

    146 m · 14 sec · East Monument Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2358 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road

    1379 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1762 ft · 53 sec · West Breese Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Metcalf Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    3091 ft · 54 sec · West Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Jameson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jameson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Elida Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Elida Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1150 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto SR 309

    1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 309

  20. 20

    Continue on Elida Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Elida Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elida Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · Elida Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2490 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
65.8 mi · 72%
Elida Road
10.5 mi · 12%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
South Dixie Highway
2.13 mi · 2%
South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 2%
SR 309
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 57m from Kettering
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Kettering and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Kettering and 45.4 miles from Delphos.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sidney, 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 Sidney.

BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

109 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Delphos. Straight-line distance: 80.24 mi (129.14 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Delphos

City in Ohio

Population6,895
Coordinates40.8433800, -84.3416200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Delphos (-84.34162, 40.84338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.71
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.86 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.57 $27.15
Premium $4.79 $15.33 $30.66
Diesel $4.30 $13.77 $27.55

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Delphos. The current time is 14:15:42.

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.