How far is Kettering, OH from Worthington, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Worthington, OH is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.48 mi
01h 39m
Flight
67.08 mi
107.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.08 mi
Kilometers
107.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.48 mi
Kilometers
135.96 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Wed, Apr 15, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-14T21:55
Arrive Worthington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
South Vienna
OH

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

From Kettering
42.2 mi
00h 49m
To Worthington
42.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 315 North

    2189 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Olentangy Freeway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Olentangy Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Worthington

    1403 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North High Street

    1551 ft · 56 sec · North High Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 61%
Indian Ripple Road
16.2 mi · 19%
Olentangy Freeway
8.37 mi · 10%
West Stroop Road
3.85 mi · 5%
I 670 East
2.35 mi · 3%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
67.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vienna
00h 49m from Kettering
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worthington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

South Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Kettering and 42.3 miles from Worthington.

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

The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.04 one way or $22.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kettering and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worthington.

Stop Ideas Near South Vienna

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 South Vienna and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

53 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 67.08 mi (107.96 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

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

#2 Worthington

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

Population14,760
Coordinates40.0931200, -83.0179600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: Worthington (-83.01796, 40.09312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.28 L · about $11.04
Round trip
$22.08
5.96 gal · 22.56 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.04 $22.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.64 $25.28
Premium $4.79 $14.27 $28.55
Diesel $4.30 $12.83 $25.65

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 Worthington. The current time is 21:55:04.

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.