How far is Kettering, OH from Swan Creek, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Swan Creek, OH is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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 03h 10m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Swan Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Swan Creek.
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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
5.9 mi · 10 min · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto Upper Bellbrook Road
2144 ft · 35 sec · Upper Bellbrook Road
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Turn right onto Van Eaton Road
2 mi · 3 min · Van Eaton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Bellbrook Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lower Bellbrook Road
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Continue on Bellbrook Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bellbrook Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
19.7 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
54.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis
1264 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 160
1693 ft · 39 sec · State Route 160
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Turn left onto Jackson Pike
985 ft · 25 sec · Jackson Pike
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Turn right
1296 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto McCormick Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · McCormick Road
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Turn slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Chillicothe Road
2351 ft · 1 min · Chillicothe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street
144 m · 8 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on State Route 7 South
15.4 mi · 22 min · State Route 7 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 7 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Swan Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 35 East
Keep slight left
54.1 mi · 01h 03m
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 Sunny near Swan Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Swan Creek?
The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Kettering and 76.6 miles from Swan Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.01 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Swan Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe
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 Chillicothe.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Swan Creek. Straight-line distance: 129.75 mi (208.82 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 Swan Creek
Township in Fulton County, Ohio
| Population | 8,398 |
| Coordinates | 38.5939700, -82.2020900 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swan Creek (-82.20209, 38.59397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.01 | $40.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.91 | $45.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.24 | $46.48 |
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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