How far is Kettering, OH from Logan, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Logan, OH is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
125.5 mi
02h 27m
Flight
94.34 mi
151.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.34 mi
Kilometers
151.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.5 mi
Kilometers
201.97 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T03:33
Arrive Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Lake Darby
OH

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio

From Kettering
62.7 mi
01h 13m
To Logan
62.8 mi
01h 13m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Old Logan Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Logan, McArthur

    1653 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Mulberry Street

    1926 ft · 47 sec · South Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 41%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 13%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 11%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 7%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 6%
Old Logan Road
7.26 mi · 6%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Darby
01h 13m from Kettering
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Logan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Lake Darby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Kettering and 62.8 miles from Logan.

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 31.2 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.41 one way or $32.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Logan.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Darby

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 Lake Darby and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 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
Columbus Mayor's Office
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Columbus Mayor's Office

Columbus , OH
90 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Rating 1.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall

Dublin , OH
6200 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Darby.

BUS

Columbus, OH

20 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Logan. Straight-line distance: 94.34 mi (151.82 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Logan

City in Hocking County, Ohio, United States

Population6,933
Coordinates39.5400700, -82.4071000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Logan (-82.4071, 39.54007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $16.41
Round trip
$32.83
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.41 $32.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.79 $37.58
Premium $4.79 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $4.30 $19.07 $38.13

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 Logan. The current time is 03:33:31.

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.