How far is Kettering, OH from North College Hill, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to North College Hill, OH is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.98 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.4 mi
61.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.4 mi
Kilometers
61.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.98 mi
Kilometers
74 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North College Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-19T02:48
Arrive North College Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Monroe
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Kettering
23 mi
00h 30m
To North College Hill
23 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and North College Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and North College Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 275: Indianapolis

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Mount Healthy, Hamilton

    1651 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Galbraith Road

    149 m · 19 sec · West Galbraith Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and North College Hill.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
26.5 mi · 58%
Circle Freeway
5.95 mi · 13%
Hamilton Avenue
5.09 mi · 11%
I 675 South
4.06 mi · 9%
Far Hills Avenue
2.93 mi · 6%
I 275
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 30m from Kettering
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Sunny near North College Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to North College Hill?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Kettering and 23 miles from North College Hill.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Sunny near North College Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 6 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

40 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and North College Hill. Straight-line distance: 38.4 mi (61.8 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
North College Hill

#2 North College Hill

City in United States of America

Population9,246
Coordinates39.2183900, -84.5507800
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: North College Hill (-84.55078, 39.21839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$12.00
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.00 $12.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.87 $13.74
Premium $4.79 $7.76 $15.52
Diesel $4.30 $6.97 $13.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and North College Hill. The current time is 02:48:27.

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.