How far is Kettering, OH from Union City, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Union City, OH is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Union City.
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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
2276 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Stewart Street
2371 ft · 56 sec · West Stewart Street
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Turn right onto South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
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Continue on West Riverview Avenue
109 m · 13 sec · West Riverview Avenue
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Turn left onto Salem Avenue
11.3 mi · 16 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
22.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2105 ft · 36 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on South Broadway
1385 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
50 m · 3 sec · South Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
1515 ft · 29 sec · South Broadway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
677 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Wayne Street
630 ft · 11 sec · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
11.3 mi · 17 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto South State Line Street
655 ft · 19 sec · South State Line Street
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Turn right onto East Elm Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Union City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SR 49 North
Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
22.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Union City?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Kettering and 26.5 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Midway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
City Of Brookville
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midway.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Union City. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.48 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 Union City
Village in the United States
| Population | 6,843 |
| Coordinates | 40.1994911, -84.8052397 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-84.80524, 40.199491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.96 | $17.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
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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