How far is Kettering, OH from Wapakoneta, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Wapakoneta, OH is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Wapakoneta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Wapakoneta.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Patterson Boulevard
1257 ft · 28 sec · South Patterson Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue
146 m · 14 sec · East Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2358 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Saint Marys, Bellefontaine
1536 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 67, SR 198, SR 501: County Road 25A, Wapakoneta
2002 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Willipie Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Willipie Street
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Turn right onto East Pearl Street
49 m · 3 sec · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Wapakoneta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Wapakoneta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Wapakoneta?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Kettering and 32.3 miles from Wapakoneta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Mostly Sunny near Wapakoneta.
Stop Ideas Near Piqua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Tipp City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piqua.
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Wapakoneta. Straight-line distance: 60.7 mi (97.69 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 Wapakoneta
City in Ohio
| Population | 9,682 |
| Coordinates | 40.5678300, -84.1935600 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wapakoneta (-84.19356, 40.56783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
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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