How far is Kettering, OH from Franklin, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Franklin, OH is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
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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City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Franklin.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
1920 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1421 ft · 28 sec · Riley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
73 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right
57 m · 14 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 Franklin.
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.
I 675 South
Merge slight left
3.65 mi · 00h 04m
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 Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Franklin?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Miamisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Kettering and 7.1 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Miamisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miamisburg.
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 Franklin. Straight-line distance: 11.54 mi (18.57 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 Franklin
City in Warren County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.5589500, -84.3041100 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-84.30411, 39.55895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
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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