How far is Northbrook, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Northbrook, OH to Kettering, OH is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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 Northbrook and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northbrook and Kettering.
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Start on Niagara Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Niagara Street
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Turn left onto Springdale Road
1211 ft · 43 sec · Springdale Road
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Turn right onto Colerain Avenue
2045 ft · 54 sec · Colerain Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 29 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 Northbrook 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
25.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Northbrook and Partly Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northbrook to Kettering?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 22.9 miles from Northbrook and 23.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northbrook and Partly Sunny 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 Northbrook and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 37.77 mi (60.78 km).
#1 Northbrook
Northbrook is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2464500, -84.5835600 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $3.91 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
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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