How far is Kettering, OH from Scioto, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Scioto, OH is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.9 mi
01h 45m
Flight
68.03 mi
109.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.03 mi
Kilometers
109.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.9 mi
Kilometers
133.41 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scioto
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T07:57
Arrive Scioto
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
South Vienna
OH

Human settlement in Clark County, Ohio, United States of America

From Kettering
41.4 mi
00h 52m
To Scioto
41.5 mi
00h 52m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Plain City, London

    1208 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto London – Delaware Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · London – Delaware Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Plain City-Delaware Road

    13 mi · 16 min · Plain City-Delaware Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Section Line Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Section Line Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2574 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    765 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    580 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    2432 ft · 3 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
34.8 mi · 42%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 20%
Plain City-Delaware Road
13 mi · 16%
London – Delaware Road
10.9 mi · 13%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 5%
South Section Line Road
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

32.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vienna
00h 52m from Kettering
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Scioto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

South Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Kettering and 41.5 miles from Scioto.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Scioto.

Stop Ideas Near South Vienna

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 South Vienna and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Vienna.

BUS

Columbus, OH

53 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Scioto. Straight-line distance: 68.03 mi (109.49 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Scioto

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

Population3,683
Coordinates40.2803400, -83.1407500
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Scioto (-83.14075, 40.28034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.64
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.82 $21.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.39 $24.77
Premium $4.79 $13.99 $27.97
Diesel $4.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 Scioto. The current time is 07:57:11.

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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.