How far is Kettering, OH from Fairborn, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Fairborn, OH is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Fairborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Fairborn.
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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 right to continue on McClernon Memorial Skyway
2.2 mi · 3 min · McClernon Memorial Skyway
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Take the exit straight toward SR 444: Fairborn
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
2628 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Kauffman Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Continue on South Central Avenue
1837 ft · 47 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
129 m · 17 sec · East Dayton Drive
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
640 ft · 30 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
22 m · 5 sec · Tacoma Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tacoma Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Fairborn.
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.
Indian Ripple Road
Merge slight left
6.39 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Fairborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Fairborn?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Kettering and 8.1 miles from Fairborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Fairborn.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belmont.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Fairborn. Straight-line distance: 12.06 mi (19.41 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 Fairborn
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 33,990 |
| Coordinates | 39.8208900, -84.0193800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairborn (-84.01938, 39.82089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
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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