How far is Kettering, OH from Norwood, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Norwood, OH is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Norwood.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 562: Norwood
1965 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Norwood Lateral Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Norwood Lateral Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Reading Road
798 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Reading Road
3199 ft · 2 min · Reading Road
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Turn left onto Victory Parkway
40 m · 3 sec · Victory Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Victory Parkway
1657 ft · 46 sec · Victory Parkway
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Turn left onto Asmann Avenue
74 m · 7 sec · Asmann Avenue
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Continue on Hopkins Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Hopkins Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Road
66 m · 8 sec · Montgomery Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Norwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
34.3 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Sunny near Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Norwood?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 22.8 miles from Kettering and 22.8 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Sunny near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 40.02 mi (64.41 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 Norwood
City in Ohio
| Population | 19,696 |
| Coordinates | 39.1556100, -84.4596600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-84.45966, 39.15561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
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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