How far is Kettering, OH from Mount Gilead, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Mount Gilead, OH is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Mount Gilead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Mount Gilead.
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Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 334
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on West William Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · West William Street
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Turn left onto Lake Street
18.1 mi · 27 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Gilead Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street
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Continue on United States Highway 42
1.2 km · 1 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on United States Highway 42
3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
117 m · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
104 m · 14 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
78 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Mount Gilead.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lake Street
Turn left onto Lake Street
18.1 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Mount Gilead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Mount Gilead?
The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Kettering and 54.8 miles from Mount Gilead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Mount Gilead.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
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 Woodstock.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Mount Gilead. Straight-line distance: 92.47 mi (148.82 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 Mount Gilead
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,687 |
| Coordinates | 40.5492300, -82.8274000 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Gilead (-82.8274, 40.54923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
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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