How far is Kettering, OH from Seal, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Seal, OH is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
118.12 mi
02h 44m
Flight
98.05 mi
157.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.05 mi
Kilometers
157.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.12 mi
Kilometers
190.09 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seal
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-23T12:56
Arrive Seal
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Milford Center
OH

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

From Kettering
59 mi
01h 22m
To Seal
59.1 mi
01h 22m

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
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East

    610 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 334

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  16. 16

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North: Marion

    1215 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion

    26 mi · 38 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1026 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    94 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Patten Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Patten Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    85 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Marion-Bucyrus Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Marion-Bucyrus Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Brush Ridge-Wyandot Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Brush Ridge-Wyandot Road

  32. 32

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Morrison Street North

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Morrison Street North

  35. 35

    Turn left onto C-44

    1.6 km · 4 min · C-44

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C-44

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 4 North
26.3 mi · 22%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 14%
I 70 East
8.96 mi · 8%
West Sandusky Street
8.45 mi · 7%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 6%
Marion-Bucyrus Road
6.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SR 4 North

Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion

26 mi · 00h 38m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Center
01h 22m from Kettering
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Seal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Kettering and 59.1 miles from Seal.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford Center, 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 Milford Center.

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Seal. Straight-line distance: 98.05 mi (157.79 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
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#2 Seal

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates40.8770000, -83.1504700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Seal (-83.15047, 40.877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.79 $19.97 $39.95
Diesel $4.30 $17.95 $35.90

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 Seal. The current time is 12:56:24.

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.