How far is Mount Orab, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Mount Orab, OH to Kettering, OH is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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 Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Orab and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Orab and Kettering.
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Start on South High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South High Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North High Street
61 m · 4 sec · North High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North High Street
550 ft · 20 sec · North High Street
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Take the ramp left toward SR 32 West: Cincinnati
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
19.7 mi · 26 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus
3012 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 29 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 South: Centerville
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
1115 ft · 26 sec · West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn left 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 Orab and Kettering.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Orab 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 Orab to Kettering?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Sharonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Mount Orab and 23.5 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Orab and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Sharonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharonville.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Orab and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.66 km).
#1 Mount Orab
City in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 39.0275700, -83.9196500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
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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