How far is Kettering, OH from Sebring, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Sebring, OH is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Sebring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Sebring.
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Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
2770 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
650 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
57 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Market Avenue North
1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
12.2 mi · 16 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward Beeson Street
1605 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Beeson Street Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Beeson Street Northeast
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Turn slight left onto West Ely Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Ely Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hester Avenue
554 ft · 22 sec · Hester Avenue
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Turn left onto East Patterson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Patterson Street
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Continue on Alliance Sebring Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Alliance Sebring Road
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Continue on West Ohio Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
45 m · 4 sec · North 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Sebring.
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 71 North
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Sebring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Sebring?
The road trip is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Kettering and 112.8 miles from Sebring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Sebring.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Sebring. Straight-line distance: 186.55 mi (300.22 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 Sebring
Town in Mahoning County, Ohio
| Population | 4,157 |
| Coordinates | 40.9228400, -81.0189800 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sebring (-81.01898, 40.92284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.72 | $67.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.08 | $76.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.22 | $68.43 |
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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