How far is Kettering, OH from Salem Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Salem Heights, OH is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 17m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Salem Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Salem Heights.
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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
34.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 562: Norwood
1965 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Norwood Lateral Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Norwood Lateral Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
3208 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 561: Edwards Road, Smith Road
883 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Williams Avenue
571 ft · 18 sec · Williams Avenue
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Turn right onto Edwards Road
1 mi · 3 min · Edwards Road
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Turn left onto Observatory Avenue
1064 ft · 32 sec · Observatory Avenue
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Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Linwood Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Linwood Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Linwood Avenue
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Turn straight onto Beechmont Avenue
623 ft · 15 sec · Beechmont Avenue
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Continue on Beechmont Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Beechmont Avenue
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Continue on Beechmont Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · Beechmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Burney Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Burney Lane
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Turn right onto Windyhills Road
723 ft · 32 sec · Windyhills Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Windyhills Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Salem Heights.
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
34.3 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Cloudy near Salem Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Salem Heights?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 27.3 miles from Kettering and 27.4 miles from Salem Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Cloudy near Salem Heights.
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 Salem Heights. Straight-line distance: 44.12 mi (71.01 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 Salem Heights
Salem Heights is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0717300, -84.3782700 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem Heights (-84.37827, 39.07173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 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 | $3.98 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
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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