How far is Kettering, OH from Fort McKinley, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Fort McKinley, OH is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Fort McKinley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Fort McKinley.
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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
2371 ft · 56 sec · West Stewart Street
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Turn right onto South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
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Continue on West Riverview Avenue
109 m · 13 sec · West Riverview Avenue
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Turn left onto Salem Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Salem Avenue
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Turn left onto Free Pike
132 m · 14 sec · Free Pike
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Turn left
52 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Fort McKinley.
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.
Salem Avenue
Turn left onto Salem Avenue
3.56 mi · 00h 06m
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 Fort McKinley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Fort McKinley?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Kettering and 4.9 miles from Fort McKinley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Fort McKinley.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Fort McKinley. Straight-line distance: 8.72 mi (14.03 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 Fort McKinley
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio
| Population | 3,989 |
| Coordinates | 39.7975600, -84.2535500 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort McKinley (-84.25355, 39.79756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
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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