How far is Kettering, OH from Louisville, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Louisville, OH is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
72.05 mi
01h 53m
Flight
61.11 mi
98.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.11 mi
Kilometers
98.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.05 mi
Kilometers
115.96 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Clinton
OH

City and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa

From Kettering
36 mi
00h 56m
To Louisville
36 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 48

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 48

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East State Route 73

    33.8 mi · 46 min · East State Route 73

  7. 7

    Continue on High Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    710 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1925 ft · 42 sec · South High Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Muntz Street

    711 ft · 14 sec · Muntz Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Belfast Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfast Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 73

    10 mi · 18 min · State Route 73

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 73

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 73

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Louisville Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Route 73
33.8 mi · 47%
State Route 73
12.8 mi · 18%
High Street
9.41 mi · 13%
Far Hills Avenue
4.32 mi · 6%
Louisville Road
2.81 mi · 4%
Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East State Route 73

Turn left onto East State Route 73

33.8 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 56m from Kettering
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Kettering and 36 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

76 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

85 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Maysville

91 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 61.11 mi (98.34 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,378
Coordinates38.9928500, -83.4643600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Louisville (-83.46436, 38.99285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $9.41
Round trip
$18.82
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.41 $18.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.77 $21.55
Premium $4.79 $12.17 $24.33
Diesel $4.30 $10.93 $21.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Louisville. The current time is 06:52:53.

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.