How far is Kettering, OH from Granville, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Granville, OH is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
107.55 mi
02h 07m
Flight
91.27 mi
146.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.27 mi
Kilometers
146.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.55 mi
Kilometers
173.08 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Granville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Lafayette
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Kettering
53.7 mi
01h 03m
To Granville
53.9 mi
01h 03m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    1654 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

    10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 16 West: Granville, Columbus

    1196 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Columbus Road

    2191 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1233 ft · 29 sec · Cherry Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Broadway

    953 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    72 m · 13 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Linden Place

    100 m · 24 sec · Linden Place

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Place

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 48%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 15%
New Albany Bypass
14.2 mi · 13%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 10%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 4%
Morse Road
3.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 03m from Kettering
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Granville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Kettering and 53.9 miles from Granville.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Granville.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 5 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Old Hilliard
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Old Hilliard

Hilliard , OH
Hilliard, OH 43026
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

SOUTH VIENNA MUNICIPAL BLDG

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Granville. Straight-line distance: 91.27 mi (146.89 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Granville

Village in Ohio, United States

Population5,827
Coordinates40.0681200, -82.5196000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Granville (-82.5196, 40.06812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.16
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.08 $28.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.79 $18.20 $36.40
Diesel $4.30 $16.36 $32.71

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 Granville. The current time is 00:34:44.

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.