How far is Kettering, OH from Fairview Park, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Fairview Park, OH is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.48 mi
03h 59m
Flight
171.11 mi
275.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.11 mi
Kilometers
275.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.48 mi
Kilometers
338.73 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview Park
Thu, Apr 16, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-16T01:56
Arrive Fairview Park
Thu, Apr 16, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kettering
105.1 mi
01h 59m
To Fairview Park
105.3 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Fairview Park.

  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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Snow Road

    1389 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Snow Road

    1168 ft · 33 sec · Snow Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    711 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Engle Road

    1985 ft · 39 sec · Engle Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Henry Ford Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Henry Ford Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Brookpark Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 220th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 220th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
128 mi · 61%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 25%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 8%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 2%
Brookpark Road
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 59m from Kettering
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Fairview Park?

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Kettering and 105.3 miles from Fairview Park.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairview Park.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Fairview Park. Straight-line distance: 171.11 mi (275.38 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Fairview Park

#2 Fairview Park

City in Ohio, United States

Population16,042
Coordinates41.4414400, -81.8643000
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Fairview Park (-81.8643, 41.44144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.11 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.86 gal · 56.22 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.52 $63.04
Premium $4.79 $35.59 $71.18
Diesel $4.30 $31.98 $63.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Fairview Park. The current time is 01:56:21.

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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.