How far is Kettering, OH from Oxford, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Oxford, OH is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Oxford.
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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
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 122: Middletown
2049 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left onto University Boulevard South
54 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South University Boulevard
1135 ft · 26 sec · South University Boulevard
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Turn right onto 14th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Verity Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · South Verity Parkway
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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
1022 ft · 17 sec · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Turn slight right onto SR 73 West: Trenton, Oxford
2018 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 73 West: Trenton, Oxford
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Oxford State Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Oxford State Road
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Continue on Trenton Oxford Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Oxford Road
37 m · 2 sec · Trenton Oxford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Oxford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Merge slight left onto Hamilton Eaton Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oxford Trenton Road
75 m · 3 sec · Oxford Trenton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Trenton Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford Trenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Patterson Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Spring Street
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Turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
154 m · 37 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Oxford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
9.44 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Oxford?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Mayfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Kettering and 21.4 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Mayfield
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 Mayfield.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 33.17 mi (53.39 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 Oxford
City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 23,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.5070000, -84.7452300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-84.74523, 39.507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
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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