How far is Kettering, OH from Heath, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Heath, OH is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
111.7 mi
02h 10m
Flight
94.31 mi
151.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.31 mi
Kilometers
151.77 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.7 mi
Kilometers
179.76 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heath
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Heath
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
55.7 mi
01h 05m
To Heath
55.9 mi
01h 05m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Continue on East Freeway

    27.7 mi · 31 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: Buckeye Lake, Newark

    2071 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hebron Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Hebron Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Dorsey Mill Road

    1047 ft · 51 sec · West Dorsey Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 30th Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South 30th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 30th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 46%
East Freeway
27.7 mi · 25%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 15%
Hebron Road
6.4 mi · 6%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 3%
West Freeway
3.23 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 05m from Kettering
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Heath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 55.7 miles from Kettering and 55.9 miles from Heath.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 6.5 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 12.2 mi away

Old Hilliard

Hilliard , OH
Hilliard, OH 43026
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 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 Heath. Straight-line distance: 94.31 mi (151.77 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Heath

City in Ohio, USA

Population10,489
Coordinates40.0228400, -82.4446000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Heath (-82.4446, 40.02284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $14.60
Round trip
$29.20
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.60 $29.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.79 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $4.30 $16.96 $33.92

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 Heath. The current time is 02:54:13.

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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.