How far is Kettering, OH from East Liverpool, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to East Liverpool, OH is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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
240.55 mi
04h 46m
Flight
200.22 mi
322.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.22 mi
Kilometers
322.22 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.55 mi
Kilometers
387.13 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Liverpool
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-19T02:39
Arrive East Liverpool
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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

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
Gratiot
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Kettering
120.1 mi
02h 23m
To East Liverpool
120.5 mi
02h 23m

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
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and East Liverpool.

  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

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1831 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21.5 mi · 30 min

  25. 25

    Continue on West 8th Street

    129 m · 14 sec · West 8th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Webber Way

    993 ft · 20 sec · Webber Way

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Dresden Avenue

    833 ft · 18 sec · Dresden Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    538 ft · 15 sec · East 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Broadway Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
74.8 mi · 31%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 22%
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
23.7 mi · 10%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 9%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.5 mi · 7%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 7%
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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
200.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
02h 23m from Kettering
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Liverpool.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to East Liverpool?

The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.1 miles from Kettering and 120.5 miles from East Liverpool.

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

The direct path is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.46 one way or $62.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Liverpool.

Stop Ideas Near Gratiot

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and East Liverpool. Straight-line distance: 200.22 mi (322.22 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
East Liverpool

#2 East Liverpool

City in Ohio

Population10,498
Coordinates40.6186800, -80.5772900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: East Liverpool (-80.57729, 40.61868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.13 L · about $31.46
Round trip
$62.91
16.98 gal · 64.26 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.46 $62.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.01 $72.03
Premium $4.79 $40.67 $81.33
Diesel $4.30 $36.54 $73.08

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 East Liverpool. The current time is 02:39:42.

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.