How far is Oberlin, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Oberlin, OH to Kettering, OH is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oberlin and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oberlin and Kettering.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Ashland-Oberlin Road
6 mi · 11 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
19.7 mi · 28 min · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Take the ramp right
997 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
76 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1618 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
1886 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · East 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 Oberlin and Kettering.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
76 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Oberlin and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oberlin to Kettering?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.1 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Oberlin and 92.9 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 $24.38 one way or $48.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oberlin and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 151 mi (243.01 km).
#1 Oberlin
City in Ohio
| Population | 8,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2939400, -82.2173800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.91 | $55.82 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.52 | $63.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
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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