How far is Kettering, OH from Perry Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Perry Heights, OH is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
196.89 mi
03h 54m
Flight
161.38 mi
259.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.38 mi
Kilometers
259.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.89 mi
Kilometers
316.86 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T05:50
Arrive Perry Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Kettering
98.3 mi
01h 57m
To Perry Heights
98.5 mi
01h 57m

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 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Perry Heights.

  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

    45.3 mi · 56 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 241: Massillon, Brewster

    1321 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Millersburg Road Southwest

    1715 ft · 36 sec · Millersburg Road Southwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    2812 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Way West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Erie Street South

    658 ft · 22 sec · Erie Street South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tremont Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Tremont Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
67.7 mi · 34%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 26%
US 30 East
45.4 mi · 23%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 8%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 57m from Kettering
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Perry Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Perry Heights?

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Kettering and 98.5 miles from Perry Heights.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Perry Heights. Straight-line distance: 161.38 mi (259.71 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Perry Heights

#2 Perry Heights

Census-designated place in Stark County, Ohio

Population8,441
Coordinates40.7953400, -81.4734500
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Perry Heights (-81.47345, 40.79534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.3 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.50
13.9 gal · 52.6 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.75 $51.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.48 $58.96
Premium $4.79 $33.29 $66.58
Diesel $4.30 $29.91 $59.83

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 Perry Heights. The current time is 05:50:23.

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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.