How far is Kettering, OH from Obetz, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Obetz, OH is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Obetz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Obetz.
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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
5.9 mi · 10 min · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto Upper Bellbrook Road
2144 ft · 35 sec · Upper Bellbrook Road
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Turn right onto Van Eaton Road
2 mi · 3 min · Van Eaton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Bellbrook Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lower Bellbrook Road
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Continue on Bellbrook Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bellbrook Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
19.7 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus
1677 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alum Creek Drive, Obetz, Groveport, Rickenbacker Airport
1048 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
988 ft · 23 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Groveport Road
566 ft · 32 sec · Groveport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Groveport Road
34 m · 7 sec · Groveport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Groveport Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Groveport Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Groveport Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Obetz.
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
34.6 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Obetz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Obetz?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Kettering and 39.5 miles from Obetz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Obetz.
Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville
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 Jeffersonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Obetz. Straight-line distance: 65.98 mi (106.19 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 Obetz
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,387 |
| Coordinates | 39.8789500, -82.9507400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Obetz (-82.95074, 39.87895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
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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