How far is Kettering, OH from Middleburg Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Middleburg Heights, OH is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.36 mi
03h 46m
Flight
169.26 mi
272.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.26 mi
Kilometers
272.4 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.36 mi
Kilometers
325.67 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middleburg Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-16T06:06
Arrive Middleburg Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Kettering
101.1 mi
01h 53m
To Middleburg Heights
101.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Middleburg Heights.

  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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Pearl Road

    1774 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pearl Road

    2345 ft · 1 min · Pearl Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
125 mi · 62%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 26%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 8%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 2%
Pearl Road
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
169.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 53m from Kettering
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middleburg Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Middleburg Heights?

The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.1 miles from Kettering and 101.3 miles from Middleburg Heights.

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

The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.45 one way or $52.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middleburg Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Middleburg Heights. Straight-line distance: 169.26 mi (272.4 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Middleburg Heights

#2 Middleburg Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population15,340
Coordinates41.3614400, -81.8129100
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Middleburg Heights (-81.81291, 41.36144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.03 L · about $26.45
Round trip
$52.91
14.28 gal · 54.06 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.45 $52.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.29 $60.58
Premium $4.79 $34.20 $68.40
Diesel $4.30 $30.73 $61.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Middleburg Heights. The current time is 06:06:16.

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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.