How far is Ontario, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Ontario, OH to Kettering, OH is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.86 mi
02h 19m
Flight
111.36 mi
179.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.36 mi
Kilometers
179.21 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.86 mi
Kilometers
226.69 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ontario
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ontario
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Valley View
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Ontario
70.4 mi
01h 09m
To Kettering
70.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lexington-Springmill Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · South Lexington-Springmill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1012 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Castor Road

    1 km · 2 min · Castor Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 97

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 97

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ontario 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
55.2 mi · 39%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 36%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 12%
South Lexington-Springmill Road
5.1 mi · 4%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 3%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley View
01h 09m from Ontario
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ontario 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 Ontario to Kettering?

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Ontario and 70.5 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.41 one way or $36.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ontario and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Valley View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley View, 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 Valley View.

BUS

Columbus, OH

7 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ontario and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 111.36 mi (179.21 km).

Ontario

#1 Ontario

City in Ohio, USA

Population6,102
Coordinates40.7595000, -82.5901700
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lexington-Springmill Road (-82.590359, 40.759498)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.82 L · about $18.41
Round trip
$36.83
9.94 gal · 37.64 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.41 $36.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.08 $42.17
Premium $4.79 $23.81 $47.61
Diesel $4.30 $21.39 $42.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ontario and Kettering. The current time is 04:16:36.

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.