How far is Oxford, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Oxford, OH to Kettering, OH is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
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.
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Kettering.
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Start on the route
83 m · 22 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South College Avenue
127 m · 22 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto West Spring Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Patterson Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto Oxford Trenton Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford Trenton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Eaton Road
3 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Eaton Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Turn left onto Trenton Oxford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Oxford Road
38 m · 2 sec · Trenton Oxford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Oxford Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Continue on Oxford State Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Oxford State Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Continue on Oxford State Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Oxford State Road
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Turn right onto SR 4 North, SR 73 East: Middletown
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton
1414 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 South: Centerville
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
1115 ft · 26 sec · West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn left 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 Oxford and Kettering.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Oxford Trenton Road
Turn right onto Oxford Trenton Road
6.52 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Kettering?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Oxford and 20 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 33.17 mi (53.39 km).
#1 Oxford
City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 23,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.5070000, -84.7452300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
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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