How far is Kettering, OH from Fort Shawnee, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Fort Shawnee, OH is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.92 mi
01h 25m
Flight
68.92 mi
110.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.92 mi
Kilometers
110.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.92 mi
Kilometers
117.35 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Shawnee
Tue, May 5, 2:53 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Tue, May 5, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-05-05T13:27
Arrive Fort Shawnee
Tue, May 5, 2:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lockington
OH

Village in Shelby County, Ohio

From Kettering
36.5 mi
00h 42m
To Fort Shawnee
36.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Fort Shawnee.

  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

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road

    1379 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Breese Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Breese Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
65.8 mi · 90%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.18 mi · 2%
West Breese Road
0.82 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
0.68 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockington
00h 42m from Kettering
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Fort Shawnee?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lockington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Kettering and 36.4 miles from Fort Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Lockington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lockington and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Inn at Versailles
Stay option 14.6 mi away

The Inn at Versailles

Versailles , OH
21 W Main St, Versailles, OH 45380, United States
Rating 4.7/5 191 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Troy Director of Public Services

Troy , OH
100 S Market St, Troy, OH 45373
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
The Solid Rock Apostolic Church
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

The Solid Rock Apostolic Church

Bradford , OH
8991 Old State Route 36, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockington.

RAIL

Connersville station

99 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

109 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Fort Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 68.92 mi (110.92 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Fort Shawnee

#2 Fort Shawnee

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,726
Coordinates40.6867200, -84.1377300
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Fort Shawnee (-84.13773, 40.68672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.04
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.52 $19.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.79 $12.31 $24.62
Diesel $4.30 $11.06 $22.12

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Fort Shawnee. The current time is 13:27:27.

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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.