How far is North College Hill, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from North College Hill, OH to Kettering, OH is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North College Hill and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North College Hill and Kettering.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn uturn
147 m · 43 sec
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Turn left
128 m · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West Galbraith Road
660 ft · 30 sec · West Galbraith Road
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2686 ft · 2 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 75 North: Dayton
1898 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
32.1 mi · 38 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 North College Hill 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
32.1 mi · 00h 38m
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 North College Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North College Hill to Kettering?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from North College Hill and 23.3 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North College Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North College Hill and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 38.4 mi (61.8 km).
#1 North College Hill
City in United States of America
| Population | 9,246 |
| Coordinates | 39.2183900, -84.5507800 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
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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