How far is Kettering, OH from Fayette, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Fayette, OH is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
152.94 mi
03h 25m
Flight
137.32 mi
221 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.32 mi
Kilometers
221 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.94 mi
Kilometers
246.13 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:08 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
Fort Shawnee
OH

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kettering
76.6 mi
01h 42m
To Fayette
76.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis

    957 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto St Johns Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road

  13. 13

    Continue on St Johns Avenue

    3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Pine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    881 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East North Street

    1277 ft · 26 sec · East North Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street

    3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North West Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Perrysburg Road

    816 ft · 14 sec · South Perrysburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Perry Street

    1033 ft · 21 sec · North Perry Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Defiance Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · North Defiance Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Railway Avenue

    1042 ft · 21 sec · Railway Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Wilhelm Street

    10.1 mi · 15 min · North Wilhelm Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Clinton Street

    146 m · 10 sec · West Clinton Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodlawn Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 14 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    2330 ft · 39 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 12 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    40 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
38 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
68 mi · 44%
Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
13.5 mi · 9%
North Wilhelm Street
10.1 mi · 7%
Woodlawn Avenue
8.56 mi · 6%
North Defiance Street
5.28 mi · 3%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

67.7 mi · 01h 14m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Shawnee
01h 42m from Kettering
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Kettering and 76.4 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.01 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

117 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 137.32 mi (221 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Fayette

Village in Fulton County, Ohio

Population1,232
Coordinates41.6733800, -84.3268900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Fayette (-84.32689, 41.67338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.43 L · about $20.01
Round trip
$40.01
10.8 gal · 40.86 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.01 $40.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.91 $45.81
Premium $4.79 $25.87 $51.73
Diesel $4.30 $23.24 $46.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Fayette. The current time is 03:04:50.

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.