How far is Kettering, OH from Washington Court House, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Washington Court House, OH is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Washington Court House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Washington Court House.
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Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto Upper Bellbrook Road
2144 ft · 35 sec · Upper Bellbrook Road
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Turn right onto Van Eaton Road
2 mi · 3 min · Van Eaton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Bellbrook Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lower Bellbrook Road
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Continue on Bellbrook Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bellbrook Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
19.7 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 62, SR 3: Washinton CH, Hillsboro
1156 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
1137 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Leesburg Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Avenue
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Continue on West Court Street
2035 ft · 37 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Washington Court House.
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.
Xenia Bypass
Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near Washington Court House.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Washington Court House?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Shawnee Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Kettering and 23.8 miles from Washington Court House.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Washington Court House.
Stop Ideas Near Shawnee Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shawnee Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Washington Court House. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.79 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 Washington Court House
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 14,193 |
| Coordinates | 39.5364500, -83.4390800 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Court House (-83.43908, 39.53645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
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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