How far is Munroe Falls, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Munroe Falls, OH to Kettering, OH is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (282 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.04 mi
03h 25m
Flight
175.24 mi
282.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.24 mi
Kilometers
282.02 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.04 mi
Kilometers
341.24 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Munroe Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munroe Falls
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munroe Falls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Munroe Falls
103.8 mi
01h 42m
To Kettering
108.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munroe Falls and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1957 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Munroe Falls Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Munroe Falls Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Portage Trail

    612 ft · 29 sec · East Portage Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West

    825 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Akron Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

    603 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munroe Falls 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 47%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 24%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 8%
Akron Expressway
5.04 mi · 2%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 42m from Munroe Falls
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Munroe Falls 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 Munroe Falls to Kettering?

The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Munroe Falls and 108.2 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (282 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.71 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Munroe Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munroe Falls and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 175.24 mi (282.02 km).

Munroe Falls

#1 Munroe Falls

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,054
Coordinates41.1445000, -81.4398300
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-81.439857, 41.144492)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.32 L · about $27.71
Round trip
$55.43
14.96 gal · 56.64 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.71 $55.43
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.73 $63.46
Premium $4.79 $35.83 $71.66
Diesel $4.30 $32.19 $64.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Munroe Falls and Kettering. The current time is 23:37:04.

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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.