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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City in the state of Ohio, United States
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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.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
1920 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 17.16 mi (27.62 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 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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