How far is Kettering, OH from Sidney, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Sidney, OH is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Miami 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 Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Sidney.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Patterson Boulevard
1257 ft · 28 sec · South Patterson Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue
146 m · 14 sec · East Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2358 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sidney
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Fair Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Fair Road
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Continue on South Walnut Avenue
876 ft · 21 sec · South Walnut Avenue
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Turn right onto West Court Street
1281 ft · 46 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Sidney.
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 75 North
Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Sidney?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Tipp City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Kettering and 22.1 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Tipp City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Huber Heights City Hall
First Baptist Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tipp City.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 41.1 mi (66.14 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 Sidney
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,301 |
| Coordinates | 40.2842200, -84.1555000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sidney (-84.1555, 40.28422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
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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