How far is Kettering, OH from Geneva, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Geneva, OH is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Geneva.
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Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Lancaster Business Route
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto West Main Street
4 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Lancaster New Lexington Road Northeast
5.8 mi · 8 min · Lancaster New Lexington Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Logan-Thornville Road Northeast
596 ft · 12 sec · Logan-Thornville Road Northeast
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Logan Thornville Road Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Logan Thornville Road Southeast
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Continue on Logan Thornville Road Southeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · Logan Thornville Road Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Logan Thornville Road Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Geneva.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Geneva?
The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Kettering and 59.5 miles from Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Geneva.
Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Old Hilliard
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 92.3 mi (148.55 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 Geneva
City in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,899 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620100, -82.4334900 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-82.43349, 39.66201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.56 | $31.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.82 | $35.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
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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