How far is Pepper Pike, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Pepper Pike, OH to Kettering, OH is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.35 mi
03h 33m
Flight
188.2 mi
302.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.2 mi
Kilometers
302.88 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.35 mi
Kilometers
354.62 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Pepper Pike
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pepper Pike
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pepper Pike
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Pepper Pike
110.1 mi
01h 46m
To Kettering
110.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pepper Pike and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on Shaker Boulevard

    34 m · 5 sec · Shaker Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lander Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lander Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lander Circle

    72 m · 5 sec · Chagrin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South, US 422 East

    2091 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  10. 10

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pepper Pike 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
140 mi · 64%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 23%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 8%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 2%
Chagrin Boulevard
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 46m from Pepper Pike
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pepper Pike and Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pepper Pike to Kettering?

The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Pepper Pike and 110.2 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pepper Pike and Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pepper Pike and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 188.2 mi (302.88 km).

Pepper Pike

#1 Pepper Pike

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population6,437
Coordinates41.4783900, -81.4637300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Shaker Boulevard (-81.463728, 41.478507)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.43 L · about $28.79
Round trip
$57.58
15.54 gal · 58.86 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.79 $57.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.96 $65.92
Premium $4.79 $37.22 $74.44
Diesel $4.30 $33.44 $66.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pepper Pike and Kettering. The current time is 01:11:56.

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.