How far is Kettering, OH from Providence, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Providence, OH is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
148.48 mi
02h 50m
Flight
120.46 mi
193.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.46 mi
Kilometers
193.86 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.48 mi
Kilometers
238.95 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T05:03
Arrive Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Fort Shawnee
OH

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kettering
74.3 mi
01h 25m
To Providence
74.2 mi
01h 25m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Patterson Boulevard

    1257 ft · 28 sec · South Patterson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue

    146 m · 14 sec · East Monument Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2358 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    124.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Otsego Pike

    3 mi · 5 min · Otsego Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kellogg Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Kellogg Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto River Road West

    151 m · 10 sec · River Road West

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    2735 ft · 57 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Rapids Road

    1006 ft · 27 sec · Grand Rapids Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South River Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road

    23 m · 1 sec · Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
125 mi · 84%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 2%
Kellogg Road
3.33 mi · 2%
Otsego Pike
3.01 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.18 mi · 1%
South River Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 15m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Shawnee
01h 25m from Kettering
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Kettering and 74.2 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

117 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Providence. Straight-line distance: 120.46 mi (193.86 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Providence

Ghost town in Lucas County, Ohio

Population3,446
Coordinates41.4183900, -83.8730000
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Providence (-83.873, 41.41839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $19.41
Round trip
$38.83
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.41 $38.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.23 $44.46
Premium $4.79 $25.10 $50.20
Diesel $4.30 $22.55 $45.11

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 Providence. The current time is 05:03:54.

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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.