How far is Northwood, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Kettering, OH is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Kettering.
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Start on Rood Street
629 ft · 30 sec · Rood Street
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Turn right onto Woodville Road
2200 ft · 1 min · Woodville Road
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Turn left onto Wales Road
2 mi · 5 min · Wales Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway
1944 ft · 56 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Wales Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Wales Road
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Take the ramp left
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2571 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Monument Avenue
567 ft · 18 sec · West Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ludlow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto Stout Street
149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn right 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 Northwood 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.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Northwood 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 Northwood to Kettering?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Northwood and 79.8 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Northwood and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Shawnee.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 137.49 mi (221.27 km).
#1 Northwood
Human settlement in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.6072700, -83.4688200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.59 | $47.17 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.63 | $53.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
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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