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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
67 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
2770 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
650 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
45.3 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 241: Massillon, Brewster
1321 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Millersburg Road Southwest
1715 ft · 36 sec · Millersburg Road Southwest
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Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest
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Continue on Main Avenue West
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
2812 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Way West
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Turn right onto Erie Street South
658 ft · 22 sec · Erie Street South
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Turn left onto Tremont Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 4 min · Tremont Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Way East
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East
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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.
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
67 mi · 01h 13m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Perry Heights. Straight-line distance: 161.38 mi (259.71 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 Perry Heights
Census-designated place in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 8,441 |
| Coordinates | 40.7953400, -81.4734500 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry Heights (-81.47345, 40.79534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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