How far is Kettering, OH from Marietta, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Marietta, OH is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Marietta.
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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
78.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Marietta
2899 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
43.2 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Marietta
1158 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 7 South: Marietta
153 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pike Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Greene Street
2304 ft · 1 min · Greene Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1808 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Street
10 m · 1 sec · Putnam Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Putnam Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Marietta.
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
78.7 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Marietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Marietta?
The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Kettering and 100.9 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
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 Kirkersville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 145.82 mi (234.67 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 Marietta
City in and county seat of Washington County, Ohio
| Population | 4,422 |
| Coordinates | 39.4153500, -81.4548400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marietta (-81.45484, 39.41535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.34 | $52.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
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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