How far is Kettering, OH from Unity, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Unity, OH is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.66 mi
01h 58m
Flight
65.04 mi
104.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.04 mi
Kilometers
104.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.66 mi
Kilometers
124.98 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Sun, May 3, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sun, May 3, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-05-03T01:43
Arrive Unity
Sun, May 3, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
New Vienna
OH

City in Clinton County, Ohio, United States

From Kettering
38.8 mi
00h 59m
To Unity
38.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SW
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Unity.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Unity.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 48

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 48

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East State Route 73

    33.8 mi · 46 min · East State Route 73

  7. 7

    Continue on High Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    710 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1925 ft · 42 sec · South High Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Muntz Street

    711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South East Street

    1507 ft · 25 sec · South East Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Union Pike

    20.4 mi · 31 min · West Union Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Graces Run Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Graces Run Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wheat Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wheat Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wheat Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Unity.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Route 73
33.8 mi · 44%
West Union Pike
20.4 mi · 26%
High Street
9.41 mi · 12%
Far Hills Avenue
4.32 mi · 6%
Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.66 mi · 3%
State Route 48
2.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East State Route 73

Turn left onto East State Route 73

33.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Vienna
00h 59m from Kettering
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Kettering and Widespread Frost near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Unity?

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

New Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Kettering and 38.8 miles from Unity.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Kettering and Widespread Frost near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near New Vienna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Vienna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Vienna.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

75 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

77 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

92 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Unity. Straight-line distance: 65.04 mi (104.67 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Unity

#2 Unity

City in Ohio, United States of America

Population9,309
Coordinates38.8917400, -83.5232500
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Unity (-83.52325, 38.89174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.37 L · about $10.15
Round trip
$20.30
5.48 gal · 20.74 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.15 $20.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.62 $23.25
Premium $4.79 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $4.30 $11.79 $23.59

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Unity. The current time is 01:43:36.

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.