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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.39 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.22 mi
77.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.22 mi
Kilometers
77.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.39 mi
Kilometers
87.53 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-18T12:22
Arrive Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Wetherington
OH

Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio

From Kettering
27.2 mi
00h 35m
To Riverside
27.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ballpark Stadium/Arena, Freeman Avenue

    1425 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Freeman Avenue

    1753 ft · 47 sec · Freeman Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West

    811 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Street

    1893 ft · 23 sec · West 6th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 6th Street Viaduct

    1658 ft · 22 sec · 6th Street Viaduct

  12. 12

    Continue on River Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tyler Avenue

    33 m · 6 sec · Tyler Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto River Road

    50 m · 7 sec · River Road

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
42.3 mi · 78%
I 675 South
4.06 mi · 7%
River Road
3.65 mi · 7%
Far Hills Avenue
2.93 mi · 5%
West 6th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Freeman Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wetherington
00h 35m from Kettering
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wetherington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

31 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

32 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

95 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 48.22 mi (77.6 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Riverside

City in Ohio

Population25,169
Coordinates39.0775600, -84.6030000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Riverside (-84.603, 39.07756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Riverside. The current time is 12:22:44.

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.