How far is Kettering, OH from Mason, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Mason, OH is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Warren County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Mason.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Mason.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 129 West: Hamilton, Liberty Way
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Way
2742 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Liberty Way
1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Way
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Continue on Mason Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mason Road
35 m · 2 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
7 m · 1 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
2211 ft · 48 sec · Mason Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1390 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
745 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Mason.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Chance Rain Showers near Mason.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Mason?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Kettering and 15.2 miles from Mason.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Chance Rain Showers near Mason.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Mason. Straight-line distance: 23.97 mi (38.58 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 Mason
City in Warren County, Ohio, USA
| Population | 34,300 |
| Coordinates | 39.3600600, -84.3099400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mason (-84.30994, 39.36006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
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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