How far is Kettering, OH from Norton, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Norton, OH is about 192 miles (309 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.98 mi
03h 37m
Flight
162.22 mi
261.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.22 mi
Kilometers
261.07 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.98 mi
Kilometers
308.96 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norton
Sun, Nov 8, 1:24 PM EST
Return by in Kettering
Sun, Nov 8, 5:01 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-11-08T09:47
Arrive Norton
Sun, Nov 8, 1:24 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:00 PM EST
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Kettering
95.9 mi
01h 48m
To Norton
96.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Norton.

  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

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton

    1266 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Massillon Road

    1 km · 2 min · South Cleveland Massillon Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Cleveland Massillon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 52%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 27%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 8%
I 76
14.5 mi · 8%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 2%
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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 48m from Kettering
Leave By
9:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Clear near Norton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Norton?

The road trip is about 192 miles (309 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Kettering and 96.1 miles from Norton.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Clear near Norton.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Norton. Straight-line distance: 162.22 mi (261.07 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
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#2 Norton

Situated in Summit County, Ohio, southwest of the city of Akron, this municipality rests at an approximate elevation of 1,066 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0292200, -81.6381800
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Norton (-81.63818, 41.02922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.64 L · about $26.49
Round trip
$52.98
13.54 gal · 51.28 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $26.49 $52.98
Mid-grade $4.50 $30.44 $60.88
Premium $5.04 $34.15 $68.30
Diesel $6.36 $43.04 $86.07

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Norton. The current time is 09:47:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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