How far is Kettering, OH from Powell, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Powell, OH is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Powell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Powell.
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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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
2707 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road
75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown Road
1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road
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Take the exit right
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass
10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto County Road 93
1.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 93
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Turn sharp right onto Township Road 172
131 m · 19 sec · Township Road 172
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Township Road 172
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Powell.
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
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kettering and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Powell?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Bexley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Kettering and 80.8 miles from Powell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.
Stop Ideas Near Bexley
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 Bexley.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Powell. Straight-line distance: 137.35 mi (221.04 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 Powell
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,393 |
| Coordinates | 40.3059000, -81.7017900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powell (-81.70179, 40.3059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.14 | $48.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.26 | $54.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
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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