How far is Kettering, OH from Hartville, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Hartville, OH is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.12 mi
04h 05m
Flight
173.46 mi
279.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.46 mi
Kilometers
279.15 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.12 mi
Kilometers
341.37 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Hartville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kettering
105.9 mi
02h 02m
To Hartville
106.2 mi
02h 02m

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
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    12.2 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Route 43

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 43

  19. 19

    Continue on Kent Avenue Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kent Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Maple Street

    2585 ft · 2 min · West Maple Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto South Prospect Avenue

    62 m · 12 sec · South Prospect Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Smyth Court Southeast

    21 m · 3 sec · Smyth Court Southeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smyth Court Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 47%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 24%
I 76
30.5 mi · 14%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 8%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 02m from Kettering
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Hartville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Kettering and 106.2 miles from Hartville.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.71 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Hartville.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marengo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Hartville. Straight-line distance: 173.46 mi (279.15 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hartville

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population3,088
Coordinates40.9636700, -81.3312200
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Hartville (-81.33122, 40.96367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.33 L · about $27.71
Round trip
$55.43
14.96 gal · 56.66 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.71 $55.43
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.73 $63.46
Premium $4.79 $35.83 $71.66
Diesel $4.30 $32.19 $64.39

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 Hartville. The current time is 07:36:25.

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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.