How far is Olmsted, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Olmsted, OH to Kettering, OH is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
211.2 mi
03h 15m
Flight
168.24 mi
270.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.24 mi
Kilometers
270.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.2 mi
Kilometers
339.89 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Olmsted
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olmsted
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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 Olmsted
102.7 mi
01h 37m
To Kettering
108.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carey Lane

    2 m · 5 sec · Carey Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1208 ft · 36 sec · Columbia Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Butternut Ridge Road

    872 ft · 28 sec · Butternut Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Great Northern Boulevard

    2993 ft · 1 min · Great Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo

    1845 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

  8. 8

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

    1214 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Route 83 Alternate

    1365 ft · 35 sec · State Route 83 Alternate

  10. 10

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

    548 ft · 11 sec · Butternut Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lorain Road

    931 ft · 27 sec · Lorain Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Avon Belden Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  25. 25

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  30. 30

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  34. 34

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between 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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
168.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 37m from Olmsted
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Olmsted and Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olmsted to Kettering?

The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 102.7 miles from Olmsted and 108.6 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olmsted and Sunny 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 Olmsted and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 168.24 mi (270.76 km).

Olmsted

#1 Olmsted

Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Population13,552
Coordinates41.4069900, -81.8968000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Road (-81.896779, 41.406985)
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 16m
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
7.45 gal
28.21 L · about $27.60
Round trip
$55.20
14.9 gal · 56.42 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.60 $55.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.60 $63.21
Premium $4.79 $35.69 $71.37
Diesel $4.30 $32.06 $64.13

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 Olmsted and Kettering. The current time is 01:11:55.

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.