How far is Louisville, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Kettering, OH is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
73.77 mi
01h 52m
Flight
61.11 mi
98.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.11 mi
Kilometers
98.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.77 mi
Kilometers
118.72 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Clinton
OH

City and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa

From Louisville
36 mi
00h 56m
To Kettering
37.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Louisville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 73

    12.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 73

  4. 4

    Continue on Belfast Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Belfast Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Muntz Street

    711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1925 ft · 42 sec · South High Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    710 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North West Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South South Street

    33.8 mi · 46 min · South South Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 48

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 48

  11. 11

    Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South South Street
33.8 mi · 46%
State Route 73
12.8 mi · 17%
North West Street
9.41 mi · 13%
Far Hills Avenue
4.32 mi · 6%
Louisville Road
2.81 mi · 4%
Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South South Street

Continue on South South Street

33.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 56m from Louisville
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Louisville and 37.7 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

76 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

85 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Maysville

91 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 61.11 mi (98.34 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,378
Coordinates38.9928500, -83.4643600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville Road (-83.464631, 38.99258)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.79 $12.45 $24.91
Diesel $4.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Kettering. The current time is 04:28:31.

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.