How far is Kettering, OH from Heath, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Heath, OH is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
118.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Bellaire, Bridgeport
2309 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto SR 7 South: Bellaire
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1036 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
694 ft · 21 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left
113 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Wegee Lane
56 m · 5 sec · Wegee Lane
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Continue on Wegee Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Wegee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wegee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Heath.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
119 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Chance Rain Showers 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 210.9 miles (339.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Buckeye Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Kettering and 105.6 miles from Heath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Chance Rain Showers near Heath.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye Lake.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Heath. Straight-line distance: 180.56 mi (290.59 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 Heath
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 11,035 |
| Coordinates | 39.9561800, -80.7837000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heath (-80.7837, 39.95618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.56 | $63.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
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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