How far is Kettering, OH from Mount Vernon, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Mount Vernon, OH is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.11 mi
02h 34m
Flight
101.45 mi
163.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Kettering.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.45 mi
Kilometers
163.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.11 mi
Kilometers
196.51 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-18T01:48
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Jefferson
OH

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Kettering
61 mi
01h 17m
To Mount Vernon
61.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Mount Vernon.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Continue on West Coshocton Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · West Coshocton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Granville Road

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Granville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Newark Road

    119 m · 13 sec · Newark Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    1775 ft · 36 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East High Street

    63 m · 6 sec · East High Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    681 ft · 24 sec · Public Square

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 42%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 13%
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
13.1 mi · 11%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 9%
Granville Road
7.44 mi · 6%
Johnstown Road
5.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Jefferson
01h 17m from Kettering
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Kettering and 61.1 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.97 one way or $31.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson

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 West Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Columbus Mayor's Office
Meeting point 14 mi away

Columbus Mayor's Office

Columbus , OH
90 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Rating 1.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

City Hall

Dublin , OH
6200 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.

BUS

Columbus, OH

23 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 101.45 mi (163.26 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Knox County, Ohio, United States

Population16,660
Coordinates40.3934000, -82.4857200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Mount Vernon (-82.48572, 40.3934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $15.97
Round trip
$31.94
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.97 $31.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.28 $36.57
Premium $4.79 $20.64 $41.29
Diesel $4.30 $18.55 $37.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Mount Vernon. The current time is 01:48:03.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.