How far is Middletown, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Kettering, OH is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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City in the state of Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Kettering.
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Start on Clark Street
37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton
1414 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 South: Centerville
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
1115 ft · 26 sec · West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn left onto West Stroop Road
16 m · 1 sec · West 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 Middletown 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 75 North
Merge slight left
5.64 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Chance 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 Middletown to Kettering?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Springboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Middletown and 10.9 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Springboro
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 17.16 mi (27.62 km).
#1 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
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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