How far is Kettering, OH from Urbana, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Urbana, OH is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
43.71 mi
00h 54m
Flight
36.4 mi
58.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.4 mi
Kilometers
58.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.71 mi
Kilometers
70.34 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Urbana
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-15T14:09
Arrive Urbana
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Holiday Valley
OH

Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio

From Kettering
21.9 mi
00h 27m
To Urbana
21.9 mi
00h 27m

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
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2562 ft · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 37%
US 68 North
14.6 mi · 33%
I 70 East
8.96 mi · 20%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 9%
North Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 68 North

Merge slight left

14.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holiday Valley
00h 27m from Kettering
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Holiday Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Kettering and 21.9 miles from Urbana.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 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 Urbana.

Stop Ideas Near Holiday Valley

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 Holiday Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 11.9 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holiday Valley.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

95 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Urbana. Straight-line distance: 36.4 mi (58.58 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Urbana

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

Population11,415
Coordinates40.1083900, -83.7524300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Urbana (-83.75243, 40.10839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.41
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.71 $11.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.53 $13.07
Premium $4.79 $7.38 $14.75
Diesel $4.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 Urbana. The current time is 14:09:30.

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.