How far is Kettering, OH from Xenia, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Xenia, OH is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Greene County, Ohio.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Xenia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Xenia.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Upper Bellbrook Road
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Continue on West Second Street
904 ft · 27 sec · West Second Street
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Turn left onto South Progress Drive
3016 ft · 1 min · South Progress Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Xenia.
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.
Indian Ripple Road
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
5.88 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kettering and Sunny near Xenia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Xenia?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beavercreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Kettering and 7.2 miles from Xenia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Xenia.
Stop Ideas Near Beavercreek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beavercreek.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Xenia. Straight-line distance: 12.72 mi (20.47 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 Xenia
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 6,651 |
| Coordinates | 39.6847800, -83.9296500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Xenia (-83.92965, 39.68478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
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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