How far is Kettering, OH from Newton Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Newton Falls, OH is about 232 miles (373.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
231.93 mi
04h 29m
Flight
197.15 mi
317.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.15 mi
Kilometers
317.29 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.93 mi
Kilometers
373.25 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T02:10
Arrive Newton Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 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

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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kettering
115.8 mi
02h 14m
To Newton Falls
116.1 mi
02h 14m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Newton Falls.

  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 right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2375 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pa St 3

    113 m · 21 sec · Pa St 3

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Holcomb Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Holcomb Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest

  26. 26

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2614 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Broad Street

    611 ft · 12 sec · West Broad Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 43%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 22%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 7%
SR 5 North
14.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
197.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 14m from Kettering
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Newton Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Newton Falls?

The road trip is about 232 miles (373.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Kettering and 116.1 miles from Newton Falls.

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

The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.31 one way or $60.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Newton Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Newton Falls. Straight-line distance: 197.15 mi (317.29 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Newton Falls

#2 Newton Falls

Village in Ohio, United States

Population4,442
Coordinates41.1883900, -80.9781500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Newton Falls (-80.97815, 41.18839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.98 L · about $30.31
Round trip
$60.61
16.36 gal · 61.96 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.31 $60.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.70 $69.40
Premium $4.79 $39.18 $78.36
Diesel $4.30 $35.21 $70.41

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 Newton Falls. The current time is 02:10:27.

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.