How far is Kettering, OH from Montpelier, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Montpelier, OH is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Montpelier.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2276 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Stewart Street
2371 ft · 56 sec · West Stewart Street
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Turn right onto South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
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Continue on West Riverview Avenue
109 m · 13 sec · West Riverview Avenue
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Turn left onto Salem Avenue
11.3 mi · 16 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto North Williams Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · North Williams Street
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
681 ft · 32 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
66 m · 9 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Montpelier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 49 North
Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kettering and Partly Sunny near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Celina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Kettering and 73.7 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.30 one way or $38.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Partly Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Celina
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 Celina.
Bryan
Waterloo
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 132.92 mi (213.91 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 Montpelier
City in Williams County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.5845000, -84.6055100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montpelier (-84.60551, 41.5845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.96 | $49.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.42 | $44.85 |
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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