How far is Kettering, OH from Parkman, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Parkman, OH is about 238 miles (383 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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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 04h 33m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Parkman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Parkman.
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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
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1998 ft · 28 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Bedford Heights
1818 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Rockside Road
1431 ft · 26 sec · Rockside Road
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Continue on Cannon Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cannon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road
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Turn right onto Harper Road
1505 ft · 49 sec · Harper Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Warren
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 422
21.3 mi · 29 min · Route 422
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Turn left onto Norton Street
14 m · 2 sec · Norton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Parkman.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Parkman?
The road trip is about 238 miles (383 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Kettering and 119.1 miles from Parkman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.12 one way or $62.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkman.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Parkman. Straight-line distance: 200.12 mi (322.07 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 Parkman
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 4,128 |
| Coordinates | 41.3706100, -81.0651000 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkman (-81.0651, 41.37061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.63 | $71.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.24 | $80.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.15 | $72.31 |
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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