How far is Kettering, OH from Pickerington, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.25 mi
01h 51m
Flight
76.34 mi
122.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.34 mi
Kilometers
122.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.25 mi
Kilometers
148.46 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickerington
Tue, May 12, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Wed, May 13, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-05-12T21:57
Arrive Pickerington
Tue, May 12, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brighton
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Kettering
46 mi
00h 55m
To Pickerington
46.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Continue on East Freeway

    11 mi · 13 min · East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington

    1543 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hill Road North

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Town Square Drive

    1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive

    699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street

    142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 56%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 18%
East Freeway
11 mi · 12%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 4%
Hill Road North
3.47 mi · 4%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 55m from Kettering
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Pickerington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Kettering and 46.2 miles from Pickerington.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Pickerington.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.

BUS

Columbus, OH

48 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 76.34 mi (122.86 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.32 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.08
6.5 gal · 24.64 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.04 $24.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.79 $27.57
Premium $4.79 $15.57 $31.14
Diesel $4.30 $13.99 $27.98

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Pickerington. The current time is 21:57:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.