How far is Montpelier, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Montpelier, OH to Kettering, OH is about 158 miles (254.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Kettering.
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Start on East Jefferson Street
33 m · 7 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
675 ft · 32 sec · South Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right
14.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East Perry Street
16.6 mi · 23 min · East Perry Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
42.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right
1236 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto Stout Street
149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn right 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 Montpelier and Kettering.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Perry Street
Continue straight
42.2 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Montpelier 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 Montpelier to Kettering?
The road trip is about 158 miles (254.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Celina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Montpelier and 84.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Celina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celina.
Bryan
Waterloo
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 132.92 mi (213.91 km).
#1 Montpelier
City in Williams County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.5845000, -84.6055100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $20.67 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.02 | $48.03 |
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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