How far is Middleton, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Middleton, OH to Kettering, OH is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.62 mi
04h 16m
Flight
201.85 mi
324.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.85 mi
Kilometers
324.84 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.62 mi
Kilometers
393.67 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Tue, Apr 21, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Middleton
Wed, Apr 22, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-04-21T19:02
Arrive Kettering
Tue, Apr 21, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Middleton
129.7 mi
02h 08m
To Kettering
114.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middleton Road

    39 m · 10 sec · Middleton Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Cleveland

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West, I 80 East: Akron-Canton, Youngstown

    2054 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Akron

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 41%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 21%
I 76 West
40.2 mi · 16%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 7%
Ohio Turnpike
13.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
201.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
02h 08m from Middleton
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middleton and Mostly Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Middleton and 114.8 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.97 one way or $63.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middleton and Mostly Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bellville, 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 Bellville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 201.85 mi (324.84 km).

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#1 Middleton

City in United States of America

Population3,354
Coordinates40.8433900, -80.6511800
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Middleton Road (-80.651187, 40.843169)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.67 L · about $31.97
Round trip
$63.95
17.26 gal · 65.34 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.97 $63.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.79 $41.34 $82.68
Diesel $4.30 $37.14 $74.29

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Middleton and Kettering. The current time is 19:02:47.

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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.