How far is Kettering, OH from Orrville, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Orrville, OH is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.22 mi
03h 32m
Flight
149.77 mi
241.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.77 mi
Kilometers
241.03 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.22 mi
Kilometers
294.87 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orrville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Orrville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:00 PM EDT
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Kettering
91.5 mi
01h 46m
To Orrville
91.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster

    2770 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster

    650 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    35.2 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wadsworth Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
67.7 mi · 37%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 28%
US 30 East
35.3 mi · 19%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 9%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 13m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 46m from Kettering
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Orrville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Kettering and 91.7 miles from Orrville.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Orrville.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Orrville. Straight-line distance: 149.77 mi (241.03 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Orrville

#2 Orrville

City in ohio, USA

Population8,433
Coordinates40.8436700, -81.7640200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Orrville (-81.76402, 40.84367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.47 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
12.92 gal · 48.94 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.93 $47.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.40 $54.81
Premium $4.79 $30.94 $61.89
Diesel $4.30 $27.80 $55.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Orrville. The current time is 02:11:04.

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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.