How far is Kettering, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Middletown, OH is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.07 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.16 mi
27.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.16 mi
Kilometers
27.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-22T22:21
Arrive Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Springboro
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Kettering
10.4 mi
00h 13m
To Middletown
12.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
4.89 mi · 21%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 18%
I 675 South
4.06 mi · 18%
Far Hills Avenue
2.93 mi · 13%
East 2nd Street
1.67 mi · 7%
Riley Boulevard
1.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Verity Parkway

Continue on North Verity Parkway

4.25 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springboro
00h 13m from Kettering
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Springboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Kettering and 12.7 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Springboro

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

55 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

56 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

78 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 17.16 mi (27.62 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.44 $6.87
Premium $4.79 $3.88 $7.76
Diesel $4.30 $3.49 $6.97

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 Middletown. The current time is 22:21:22.

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.