How far is Mad River, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Mad River, OH to Kettering, OH is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
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City in Ohio, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mad River and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mad River and Kettering.
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Start on Wynn Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Wynn Road
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Continue on South Tecumseh Road
1.4 km · 3 min · South Tecumseh Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dayton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Dayton Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2891 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Dayton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Dayton Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
863 ft · 17 sec · Springfield Road
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Continue straight
532 ft · 12 sec
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Turn left onto I 675 South: Cincinnati
1886 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
1886 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mad River and Kettering.
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.
I 675 South
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mad River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mad River to Kettering?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Fairborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Mad River and 15.8 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mad River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Fairborn
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 Fairborn.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mad River and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 19.26 mi (31 km).
#1 Mad River
Township of Ohio
| Population | 2,750 |
| Coordinates | 39.8958900, -83.9249300 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kettering
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
| Population | 54,313 |
| Coordinates | 39.6895000, -84.1688300 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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