How far is Saint Marys, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Saint Marys, OH to Kettering, OH is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77 mi
01h 16m
Flight
60.06 mi
96.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.06 mi
Kilometers
96.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77 mi
Kilometers
123.92 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
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
Kirkwood
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Saint Marys
37.5 mi
00h 38m
To Kettering
39.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on South Front Street

    32 m · 9 sec · South Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    1705 ft · 47 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2571 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Monument Avenue

    567 ft · 18 sec · West Monument Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Ludlow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ludlow Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stout Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street

  14. 14

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Marys 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
56.3 mi · 73%
North Spruce Street
11.9 mi · 15%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
North Ludlow Street
1.09 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
00h 38m from Saint Marys
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Marys to Kettering?

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Saint Marys and 39.6 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kirkwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Inn at Versailles
Stay option 14.8 mi away

The Inn at Versailles

Versailles , OH
21 W Main St, Versailles, OH 45380, United States
Rating 4.7/5 191 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Troy Director of Public Services

Troy , OH
100 S Market St, Troy, OH 45373
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Versailles Christian Church

Versailles , OH
105 W Ward St, Versailles, OH 45380, United States
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkwood.

RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

106 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 60.06 mi (96.66 km).

Saint Marys

#1 Saint Marys

City in Ohio, United States

Population8,113
Coordinates40.5422700, -84.3894000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: South Front Street (-84.38935, 40.542288)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.08
Round trip
$20.16
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.08 $20.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.54 $23.08
Premium $4.79 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $4.30 $11.71 $23.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Marys and Kettering. The current time is 23:41:26.

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.