How far is Kettering, OH from Hicksville, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Hicksville, OH is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.1 mi
03h 00m
Flight
115.1 mi
185.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.1 mi
Kilometers
185.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.1 mi
Kilometers
227.08 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hicksville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-18T01:26
Arrive Hicksville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Cridersville
OH

City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kettering
70.6 mi
01h 30m
To Hicksville
70.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Patterson Boulevard

    1257 ft · 28 sec · South Patterson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue

    146 m · 14 sec · East Monument Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2358 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road

    1379 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1762 ft · 53 sec · West Breese Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Metcalf Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    3091 ft · 54 sec · West Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Jameson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jameson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Cole Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Cole Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North West Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 28 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    116 m · 9 sec · Canal Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1630 ft · 32 sec · West High Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    40 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
65.8 mi · 47%
North West Street
50.7 mi · 36%
North Main Street
8.32 mi · 6%
North Cole Street
4.33 mi · 3%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 2%
South Dixie Highway
2.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cridersville
01h 30m from Kettering
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hicksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Kettering and 70.5 miles from Hicksville.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.45 one way or $36.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hicksville.

Stop Ideas Near Cridersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cridersville, 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 Cridersville.

RAIL

Bryan

98 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Hicksville. Straight-line distance: 115.1 mi (185.23 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hicksville

Township in Defiance County, Ohio

Population3,405
Coordinates41.2931100, -84.7619000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Hicksville (-84.7619, 41.29311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.85 L · about $18.45
Round trip
$36.90
9.96 gal · 37.7 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.45 $36.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.13 $42.25
Premium $4.79 $23.85 $47.71
Diesel $4.30 $21.43 $42.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Hicksville. The current time is 01:26:03.

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.