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

The driving distance from North Ridgeville, OH to Kettering, OH is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
198.47 mi
03h 16m
Flight
162.9 mi
262.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.9 mi
Kilometers
262.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.47 mi
Kilometers
319.41 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Ridgeville
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Ridgeville
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 Ridgeville
99.2 mi
01h 38m
To Kettering
99.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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 North Ridgeville and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avon Belden Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Avon Belden Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  14. 14

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Ridgeville 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
93.8 mi · 47%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 26%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 8%
Avon Belden Road
13.2 mi · 7%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 7%
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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 38m from North Ridgeville
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 99.2 miles from North Ridgeville and 99.3 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around North Ridgeville 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 Ridgeville and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 162.9 mi (262.16 km).

North Ridgeville

#1 North Ridgeville

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Population35,104
Coordinates41.3894900, -82.0190300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Avon Belden Road (-82.018681, 41.389493)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.51 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.87
14 gal · 53.02 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.94 $51.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.69 $59.39
Premium $4.79 $33.53 $67.06
Diesel $4.30 $30.13 $60.26

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 Ridgeville and Kettering. The current time is 23:38:31.

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.