How far is McDonald, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from McDonald, OH to Kettering, OH is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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 02h 34m.
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 Cuyahoga 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 McDonald and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and Kettering.
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Start on McDonald Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · McDonald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chandlersville Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Chandlersville Road
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Turn right onto North Millers Lane
1.4 km · 1 min · North Millers Lane
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Turn left onto Clay Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Clay Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pleasant Grove Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn right onto East Pike
72 m · 8 sec · East Pike
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Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road
875 ft · 25 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
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Take the ramp left
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
56.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
54.1 mi · 59 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1618 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 18 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 McDonald and Kettering.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pleasant Grove Road
Merge slight left
56.9 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McDonald 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 McDonald to Kettering?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from McDonald and 71.7 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McDonald and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Valley View
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 Valley View.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 123.86 mi (199.34 km).
#1 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.8625700, -81.8470800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.59 | $43.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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