How far is Kettering, OH from Eaton, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Eaton, OH is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Eaton.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2276 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Stewart Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Stewart Street
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Turn right onto Kirkham Street
91 m · 6 sec · Kirkham Street
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Take the ramp straight
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West, SR 4 South: Eaton
2335 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway
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Continue on C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on Dayton Eaton Pike
2645 ft · 45 sec · Dayton Eaton Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
2617 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Dayton Eaton Pike
13.4 mi · 20 min · Dayton Eaton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Eaton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dayton Eaton Pike
Continue on Dayton Eaton Pike
13.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Eaton?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Kettering and 14.5 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near New Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Lebanon.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 25.15 mi (40.47 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 Eaton
City in Ohio, US
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 39.7439400, -84.6366200 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-84.63662, 39.74394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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