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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.53 mi
03h 24m
Flight
132.92 mi
213.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.92 mi
Kilometers
213.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.53 mi
Kilometers
237.42 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Fri, Apr 17, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Fri, Apr 17, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-17T07:52
Arrive Montpelier
Fri, Apr 17, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Celina
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Kettering
73.8 mi
01h 42m
To Montpelier
73.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2276 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Stewart Street

    2371 ft · 56 sec · West Stewart Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Riverview Avenue

    109 m · 13 sec · West Riverview Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Salem Avenue

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Salem Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.2 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Williams Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · North Williams Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    681 ft · 32 sec · South Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    66 m · 9 sec · East Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 49 North
95.6 mi · 65%
North Williams Street
30.9 mi · 21%
Salem Avenue
11.3 mi · 8%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 2%
South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
West Stewart Street
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celina
01h 42m from Kettering
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Bryan

104 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

105 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Connersville station

111 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 132.92 mi (213.91 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Montpelier

City in Williams County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,907
Coordinates41.5845000, -84.6055100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Montpelier (-84.60551, 41.5845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $19.30
Round trip
$38.61
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Montpelier. The current time is 07:52:45.

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.