How far is Kettering, OH from Plain City, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Plain City, OH is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Human settlement in 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 Plain City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Plain City.
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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
32.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Plain City, London
1208 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto London – Delaware Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · London – Delaware Road
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3280 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Gay Street
65 m · 11 sec · Gay Street
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Turn right onto West Bigelow Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · West Bigelow Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 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 Plain City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 70 East
Keep slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 34m
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 Plain City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Plain City?
The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Kettering and 34.1 miles from Plain City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kettering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plain City.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Plain City. Straight-line distance: 55.83 mi (89.85 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 Plain City
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,761 |
| Coordinates | 40.1075600, -83.2674200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plain City (-83.26742, 40.10756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
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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