How far is Riverside, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Riverside, OH to Kettering, OH is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Kettering.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Broughton Place
47 m · 14 sec · Broughton Place
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Turn right onto Northcliff Drive
1866 ft · 57 sec · Northcliff Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springfield Pike
2645 ft · 59 sec · Springfield Pike
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Turn left onto North Smithville Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Smithville Road
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Turn right onto Patterson Road
1 mi · 2 min · Patterson Road
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Turn left onto Shroyer Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Shroyer Road
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Turn right onto East Stroop Road
1521 ft · 30 sec · 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 Riverside 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.
North Smithville Road
Turn left onto North Smithville Road
3.88 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Riverside and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Kettering?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Riverside and 5.5 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Riverside and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 6.67 mi (10.74 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7797800, -84.1241000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
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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