How far is Mount Carmel, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, OH to Kettering, OH is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Kettering.
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Start on Portland Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Portland Road
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Turn left onto South County Road 260
3040 ft · 1 min · South County Road 260
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Turn right onto County Road 113
1.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 113
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Turn left onto Portland Road
13.8 mi · 24 min · Portland Road
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Turn slight right onto East Perry Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Perry Street
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Continue on Wentz Street
819 ft · 16 sec · Wentz Street
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Turn slight right onto West Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto North Blanchard Street
152 m · 14 sec · North Blanchard Street
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Turn slight right onto Central Parkway
2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Turn slight right onto East Main Cross Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Cross Street
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Take the exit left
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
102.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2571 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Monument Avenue
567 ft · 18 sec · West Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ludlow Street
1.1 mi · 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 Mount Carmel and Kettering.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Cross Street
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Carmel and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Kettering?
The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 76.7 miles from Mount Carmel and 86.6 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Carmel and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
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 Fort Shawnee.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 127.02 mi (204.42 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Located in northwestern Ohio, this unincorporated community is situated within Sandusky County, primarily spanning parts of Ballville and Sandusky townships.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2711600, -82.9368600 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $3.81 | $21.92 | $43.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $25.17 | $50.33 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
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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