How far is Painesville, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Painesville, OH to Kettering, OH is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Painesville and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Painesville and Kettering.
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Start on Richmond Street
93 m · 17 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn left onto West Erie Street
890 ft · 15 sec · West Erie Street
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Continue on Mentor Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Mentor Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Johnnycake Ridge Road
640 ft · 26 sec · Johnnycake Ridge Road
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Turn left
90 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 44 South: Chardon
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 44
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 44
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Painesville 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.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Painesville and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Painesville to Kettering?
The road trip is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Painesville and 122 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Painesville and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Painesville and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 207.85 mi (334.5 km).
#1 Painesville
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 19,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.7244900, -81.2456600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.52 | $73.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.24 | $82.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.06 | $74.11 |
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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