How far is Ottawa Hills, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Ottawa Hills, OH to Kettering, OH is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
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
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Town in Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ottawa Hills and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa Hills and Kettering.
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Start on Bonniebrook Road
23 m · 8 sec · Bonniebrook Road
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Turn left onto Talmadge Road
633 ft · 25 sec · Talmadge Road
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Turn left onto West Bancroft Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · West Bancroft Street
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Turn slight right onto Monroe Street
1257 ft · 24 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Lawrence Avenue
134 m · 12 sec · Lawrence Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on I 75
2918 ft · 42 sec · I 75
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Continue straight
2279 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 75
8.1 mi · 10 min · I 75
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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 Ottawa Hills 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ottawa Hills 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 Ottawa Hills to Kettering?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Ottawa Hills and 82.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ottawa Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
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 Cairo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa Hills and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 139.19 mi (224.01 km).
#1 Ottawa Hills
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,534 |
| Coordinates | 41.6642200, -83.6432700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.22 | $48.44 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.35 | $54.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
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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