How far is Kettering, OH from Nelsonville, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Nelsonville, OH is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 40m.
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 Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Nelsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Nelsonville.
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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 left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Logan Road
16.9 mi · 18 min · Old Logan Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Nelsonville, Nelsonville Business Route
1629 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive
2674 ft · 46 sec · John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
54 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Canal Street
3031 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Turn left
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Nelsonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Nelsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Nelsonville?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Rome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Kettering and 68.3 miles from Nelsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Nelsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Rome
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 Rome.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Nelsonville. Straight-line distance: 104.38 mi (167.99 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 Nelsonville
City in Athens County, Ohio, USA
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 39.4586800, -82.2318200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelsonville (-82.23182, 39.45868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.45 | $40.89 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
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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