How far is Kettering, OH from Shaker Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Shaker Heights, OH is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Shaker Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Shaker Heights.
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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
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Aurora Road
1416 ft · 27 sec · Aurora Road
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road
47 m · 7 sec · Northfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road
801 ft · 18 sec · Northfield Road
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Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Warrensville Center Road
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Turn left onto South Woodland Road
77 m · 9 sec · South Woodland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Woodland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Shaker 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 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kettering and Partly Sunny near Shaker Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Shaker Heights?
The road trip is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 109.6 miles from Kettering and 109.8 miles from Shaker Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Partly Sunny near Shaker Heights.
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 Shaker Heights. Straight-line distance: 185.11 mi (297.91 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 Shaker Heights
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 26,754 |
| Coordinates | 41.4739400, -81.5370700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shaker Heights (-81.53707, 41.47394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $28.68 | $57.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.83 | $65.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.07 | $74.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.31 | $66.63 |
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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