How far is Park Layne, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Park Layne, OH to Kettering, OH is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties in Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Layne and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Layne and Kettering.
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Start on West Carpenter Drive
102 m · 20 sec · West Carpenter Drive
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Turn left onto Frayne Drive
90 m · 18 sec · Frayne Drive
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Turn left onto Weinland Street
911 ft · 45 sec · Weinland Street
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Turn left onto Styer Drive
2949 ft · 2 min · Styer Drive
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Turn left onto South Dayton-Lakeview Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Dayton-Lakeview Road
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Continue on South Dayton Lakeview Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Dayton Lakeview Road
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 201, SR 202: Valley Street, Troy Street
771 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Street
1517 ft · 47 sec · Valley Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keowee Street
3082 ft · 1 min · North Keowee Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2866 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Clair Street
1046 ft · 25 sec · South Saint Clair Street
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Continue on South Patterson Boulevard
2346 ft · 48 sec · South Patterson Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 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 Park Layne 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.
South Dayton Lakeview Road
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6.69 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Park Layne and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Layne to Kettering?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huber Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Park Layne and 12.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Layne and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Huber Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huber Heights.
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Layne and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 15.24 mi (24.52 km).
#1 Park Layne
Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio
| Population | 4,343 |
| Coordinates | 39.8864500, -84.0396600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
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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