How far is Kettering, OH from Riverside, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Riverside, OH is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Riverside.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ballpark Stadium/Arena, Freeman Avenue
1425 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Freeman Avenue
1753 ft · 47 sec · Freeman Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Street
1893 ft · 23 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on 6th Street Viaduct
1658 ft · 22 sec · 6th Street Viaduct
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Continue on River Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
33 m · 6 sec · Tyler Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
50 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Riverside.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
41 mi · 00h 50m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Riverside?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Kettering and 27.2 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kettering and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Wetherington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 48.22 mi (77.6 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 Riverside
City in Ohio
| Population | 25,169 |
| Coordinates | 39.0775600, -84.6030000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-84.603, 39.07756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.20 | $18.39 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
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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