How far is Kettering, OH from Oakwood, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Oakwood, OH is about 211.9 miles (341 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Oakwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Oakwood.
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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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
3006 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1437 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fair Oaks Road
157 m · 24 sec · Fair Oaks Road
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Turn sharp right onto Broadway Avenue
2544 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Tryon Road
22 m · 3 sec · Tryon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tryon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Oakwood.
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 71 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Kettering and Rain Showers near Oakwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Oakwood?
The road trip is about 211.9 miles (341 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Kettering and 106.1 miles from Oakwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 9:04 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.76 one way or $59.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Kettering and Rain Showers near Oakwood.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 181.47 mi (292.04 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 Oakwood
Situated in southeastern Cuyahoga County at an elevation of approximately 1047 feet, this village serves as a suburb within the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3653300, -81.5079000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood (-81.5079, 41.36533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $3.98 | $29.76 | $59.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $34.12 | $68.25 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $38.16 | $76.33 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $47.80 | $95.61 |
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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