How far is Monclova, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Monclova, OH to Kettering, OH is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.16 mi
02h 28m
Flight
131.15 mi
211.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.15 mi
Kilometers
211.07 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.16 mi
Kilometers
248.1 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 PM EDT
Return by in Monclova
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monclova
2026-04-19T12:57
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monclova
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fort Shawnee
OH

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Monclova
76 mi
01h 14m
To Kettering
78.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monclova Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Monclova Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Anthony Wayne Trail

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

    1779 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 475 South, US 23 South

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    137 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2571 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Monument Avenue

    567 ft · 18 sec · West Monument Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Ludlow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ludlow Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stout Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monclova 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
138 mi · 89%
I 475 South
4.13 mi · 3%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 2%
Monclova Road
3.04 mi · 2%
North Ludlow Street
1.09 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Shawnee
01h 14m from Monclova
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Monclova and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Monclova and 78.2 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Monclova and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

117 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monclova and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 131.15 mi (211.07 km).

Monclova

#1 Monclova

Township in Lucas County, Ohio

Population12,751
Coordinates41.5586600, -83.7329900
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Monclova Road (-83.73299, 41.558778)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.59 L · about $20.16
Round trip
$40.31
10.88 gal · 41.18 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.16 $40.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.08 $46.15
Premium $4.79 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $4.30 $23.41 $46.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Monclova and Kettering. The current time is 12:57:50.

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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.