How far is Montgomery, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Montgomery, OH to Kettering, OH is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.53 mi
00h 48m
Flight
33.37 mi
53.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 15, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-15T02:52
Arrive Kettering
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Monroe
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Montgomery
21.5 mi
00h 24m
To Kettering
23 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 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 Montgomery and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Montgomery Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 West

    2099 ft · 51 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Circle Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2954 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    25.6 mi · 29 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 South: Centerville

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road

    1115 ft · 26 sec · West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 57%
Circle Freeway
5.87 mi · 13%
I 675 North
4.32 mi · 10%
Far Hills Avenue
3.25 mi · 7%
Montgomery Road
2.55 mi · 6%
I 75 North
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 24m from Montgomery
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Kettering?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Montgomery and 23 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

40 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.71 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Population10,888
Coordinates39.2281100, -84.3541100
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Road (-84.354106, 39.228149)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.63
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.82 $11.63
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.66 $13.32
Premium $4.79 $7.52 $15.04
Diesel $4.30 $6.76 $13.51

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 Montgomery and Kettering. The current time is 02:52:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.