How far is Mingo Junction, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Mingo Junction, OH to Kettering, OH is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
222.25 mi
03h 44m
Flight
193.35 mi
311.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.35 mi
Kilometers
311.16 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.25 mi
Kilometers
357.67 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Wed, Apr 15, 12:36 PM EDT
Return by in Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mingo Junction
2026-04-15T08:51
Arrive Kettering
Wed, Apr 15, 12:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mingo Junction
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
Amsterdam
OH

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America

From Mingo Junction
111 mi
01h 52m
To Kettering
111.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on Stanton Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue

    160 m · 28 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Standard Avenue

    108 m · 16 sec · Standard Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McLister Avenue

    85 m · 8 sec · McLister Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    788 ft · 26 sec · Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Logan Avenue

    618 ft · 34 sec · Logan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    656 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

    982 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lincoln Avenue

    151 m · 11 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1381 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    79 m · 6 sec · Marion Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Continue on West Freeway

    54.1 mi · 59 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mingo Junction 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
125 mi · 56%
West Freeway
54.1 mi · 24%
Logan Avenue
20 mi · 9%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 8%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 2%
South Innerbelt
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

125 mi · 02h 17m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
193.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amsterdam
01h 52m from Mingo Junction
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mingo Junction 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 Mingo Junction to Kettering?

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Mingo Junction and 111.2 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mingo Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

53 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mingo Junction and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 193.35 mi (311.16 km).

Mingo Junction

#1 Mingo Junction

Town

Population3,185
Coordinates40.3217400, -80.6098000
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Stanton Avenue (-80.609768, 40.321765)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $29.05
Round trip
$58.09
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.05 $58.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.26 $66.51
Premium $4.79 $37.55 $75.11
Diesel $4.30 $33.74 $67.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mingo Junction and Kettering. The current time is 08:51:34.

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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.