How far is Kettering, OH from Seven Hills, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Seven Hills, OH is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.22 mi
04h 02m
Flight
176.11 mi
283.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.11 mi
Kilometers
283.42 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.22 mi
Kilometers
341.54 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seven Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Wed, Apr 15, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-14T21:29
Arrive Seven Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

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

From Kettering
106 mi
02h 01m
To Seven Hills
106.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Seven Hills.

  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

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rockside Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Crossview Road

    1935 ft · 57 sec · Crossview Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Glen Drive

    131 m · 28 sec · Glen Drive

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto East Dartmoor Avenue

    113 m · 16 sec · East Dartmoor Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on John Glenn Drive

    1663 ft · 1 min · John Glenn Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winchester Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Winchester Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
122 mi · 57%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 24%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 8%
I 77 North
12 mi · 6%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 01m from Kettering
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seven Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Seven Hills?

The road trip is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 106 miles from Kettering and 106.2 miles from Seven Hills.

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

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seven Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Seven Hills. Straight-line distance: 176.11 mi (283.42 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Seven Hills

#2 Seven Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population11,548
Coordinates41.3953300, -81.6762400
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Seven Hills (-81.67624, 41.39533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.35 L · about $27.75
Round trip
$55.50
14.98 gal · 56.7 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.75 $55.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.77 $63.55
Premium $4.79 $35.88 $71.75
Diesel $4.30 $32.24 $64.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Seven Hills. The current time is 21:29:47.

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.