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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.95 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.77 mi
78.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.77 mi
Kilometers
78.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.95 mi
Kilometers
85.22 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-15T19:32
Arrive Union City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Midway
OH

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

From Kettering
26.5 mi
00h 37m
To Union City
26.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2276 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Stewart Street

    2371 ft · 56 sec · West Stewart Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Riverview Avenue

    109 m · 13 sec · West Riverview Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Salem Avenue

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Salem Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2105 ft · 36 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Broadway

    1385 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway

    50 m · 3 sec · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    1515 ft · 29 sec · South Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wayne Street

    630 ft · 11 sec · Wayne Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Union Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South State Line Street

    655 ft · 19 sec · South State Line Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 49 North
22.6 mi · 43%
Union Street
11.3 mi · 21%
Salem Avenue
11.3 mi · 21%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 6%
South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
1.75 mi · 3%
South Broadway
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
00h 37m from Kettering
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Midway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Darke County Visitors Bureau

Greenville , OH
421 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Tourist information center
Advance America
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Advance America

Greenville , OH
537 Wagner Ave, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 429 reviews Loan agency,Financial institution,Money order service,Money transfer service
City Of Brookville
Meeting point 9 mi away

City Of Brookville

Brookville , OH
301 Sycamore St, Brookville, OH 45309
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Arcanum Community of Faith Church

Arcanum , OH
109 W George St, Arcanum, OH 45304, United States
Rating 5.0/5 20 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midway.

RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

94 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

95 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Union City. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.48 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Village in the United States

Population6,843
Coordinates40.1994911, -84.8052397
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Union City (-84.80524, 40.199491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Union City. The current time is 19:32:37.

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.