How far is North Olmsted, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from North Olmsted, OH to Kettering, OH is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
211.5 mi
03h 25m
Flight
167.67 mi
269.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.67 mi
Kilometers
269.84 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.5 mi
Kilometers
340.37 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in North Olmsted
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Olmsted
2026-04-22T20:58
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 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
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Olmsted
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From North Olmsted
101.9 mi
01h 42m
To Kettering
109.6 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 North Olmsted and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Olmsted and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on Dover Center Road

    31 m · 12 sec · Dover Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Lorain Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stearns Road

    3199 ft · 1 min · Stearns Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 480 West: Toledo

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: North Ridgeville, Wooster

    1214 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 83 Alternate

    1365 ft · 35 sec · State Route 83 Alternate

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Butternut Ridge Road

    548 ft · 11 sec · Butternut Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lorain Road

    931 ft · 27 sec · Lorain Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Avon Belden Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  24. 24

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  29. 29

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  33. 33

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Olmsted 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
93.8 mi · 44%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 24%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 8%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 6%
Avon Belden Road
10.6 mi · 5%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

93.5 mi · 01h 41m

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 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
167.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 42m from North Olmsted
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North Olmsted 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 North Olmsted to Kettering?

The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.4 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from North Olmsted and 109.6 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around North Olmsted and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Olmsted and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 167.67 mi (269.84 km).

North Olmsted

#1 North Olmsted

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population31,173
Coordinates41.4156000, -81.9234700
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover Center Road (-81.923345, 41.415597)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
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
7.46 gal
28.25 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.92 gal · 56.5 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.64 $55.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.65 $63.29
Premium $4.79 $35.73 $71.47
Diesel $4.30 $32.11 $64.22

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 North Olmsted and Kettering. The current time is 20:58:43.

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.