How far is Rossford, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Rossford, OH to Kettering, OH is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.91 mi
02h 23m
Flight
136.41 mi
219.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.41 mi
Kilometers
219.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.91 mi
Kilometers
246.09 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Fri, Apr 17, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Rossford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossford
2026-04-17T04:50
Arrive Kettering
Fri, Apr 17, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fort Shawnee
OH

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Rossford
75.4 mi
01h 11m
To Kettering
77.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rossford and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on Windsor Drive

    829 ft · 37 sec · Windsor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eagle Point Road

    905 ft · 30 sec · Eagle Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colony Road

    1816 ft · 57 sec · Colony Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lime City Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Lime City Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Lime City Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Lime City Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Buck Road

    69 m · 21 sec · Buck Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Buck Road

    986 ft · 45 sec · Buck Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    914 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

    138 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    51 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2571 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Monument Avenue

    567 ft · 18 sec · West Monument Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Ludlow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ludlow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stout Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossford 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
138 mi · 90%
Buck Road
4.59 mi · 3%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 2%
North Ludlow Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Lime City Road
1.03 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

138 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
136.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Shawnee
01h 11m from Rossford
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rossford and Mostly Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rossford to Kettering?

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Rossford and 77.5 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.01 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rossford and Mostly Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

117 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossford and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 136.41 mi (219.53 km).

Rossford

#1 Rossford

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States

Population6,595
Coordinates41.6097700, -83.5643800
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Windsor Drive (-83.564277, 41.60977)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.43 L · about $20.01
Round trip
$40.01
10.8 gal · 40.86 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.01 $40.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.91 $45.81
Premium $4.79 $25.87 $51.73
Diesel $4.30 $23.24 $46.48

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossford and Kettering. The current time is 04:50:21.

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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.