How far is New Carlisle, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from New Carlisle, OH to Kettering, OH is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.58 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.67 mi
30.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.67 mi
Kilometers
30.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.55 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in New Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Carlisle
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Carlisle
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Huber Heights
OH

City in Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties in Ohio, United States

From New Carlisle
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To Kettering
13.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Carlisle and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Carlisle and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2900 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Dayton-Lakeview Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Dayton-Lakeview Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Dayton Lakeview Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Dayton Lakeview Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 201, SR 202: Valley Street, Troy Street

    771 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Valley Street

    1517 ft · 47 sec · Valley Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keowee Street

    3082 ft · 1 min · North Keowee Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2866 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Saint Clair Street

    1046 ft · 25 sec · South Saint Clair Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Patterson Boulevard

    2346 ft · 48 sec · South Patterson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Carlisle and Kettering.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dayton Lakeview Road
10.5 mi · 43%
North Dayton-Lakeview Road
3.93 mi · 16%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 14%
South Main Street
1.73 mi · 7%
North Keowee Street
0.58 mi · 2%
East 3rd Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Dayton Lakeview Road

Continue straight

6.69 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huber Heights
00h 16m from New Carlisle
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Carlisle and Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Carlisle to Kettering?

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huber Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from New Carlisle and 13.7 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Carlisle and Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Huber Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Huber Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 5.2 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huber Heights.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

88 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

90 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

97 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Carlisle and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 18.67 mi (30.04 km).

New Carlisle

#1 New Carlisle

City in Ohio, US

Population5,559
Coordinates39.9361700, -84.0254900
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jefferson Street (-84.025502, 39.93604)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.45
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.22 $6.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.69 $7.38
Premium $4.79 $4.17 $8.33
Diesel $4.30 $3.74 $7.49

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 New Carlisle and Kettering. The current time is 05:09:45.

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.