How far is Kettering, OH from Moraine, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Moraine, OH is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.49 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.93 mi
4.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.93 mi
Kilometers
4.71 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.49 mi
Kilometers
5.61 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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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 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moraine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T06:15
Arrive Moraine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:18 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
Oakwood
OH

City in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States

From Kettering
1.7 mi
00h 03m
To Moraine
1.7 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Springboro Pike

    3272 ft · 1 min · North Springboro Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northlawn Avenue

    158 m · 14 sec · Northlawn Avenue

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northlawn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stroop Road
2.77 mi · 79%
North Springboro Pike
0.62 mi · 18%
Northlawn Avenue
0.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Stroop Road

Start on West Stroop Road

2.77 mi · 00h 05m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
00h 03m from Kettering
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Moraine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Kettering and 1.7 miles from Moraine.

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

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Moraine.

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 10 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakwood.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

76 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

104 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Moraine. Straight-line distance: 2.93 mi (4.71 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Moraine

City in Ohio, United States

Population6,507
Coordinates39.7061700, -84.2193800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Moraine (-84.21938, 39.70617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.47 L · about $0.44
Round trip
$0.89
0.24 gal · 0.94 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.44 $0.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.51 $1.02
Premium $4.79 $0.57 $1.15
Diesel $4.30 $0.52 $1.03

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 Moraine. The current time is 06:15:27.

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.