How far is Salem Heights, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Salem Heights, OH to Kettering, OH is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem Heights and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem Heights and Kettering.
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Start on Windyhills Road
723 ft · 34 sec · Windyhills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burney Lane
2804 ft · 1 min · Burney Lane
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Continue on Bennett Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bennett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Markley Road
695 ft · 19 sec · Markley Road
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Turn left onto Five Mile Road
2751 ft · 1 min · Five Mile Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 275 East
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue on I 275 East
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
24.9 mi · 29 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 29 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 South: Centerville
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
1115 ft · 26 sec · West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn left 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 Salem Heights and Kettering.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Salem Heights and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem Heights to Kettering?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Beckett Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Salem Heights and 31.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Salem Heights and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Beckett Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beckett Ridge.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem Heights and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 44.12 mi (71.01 km).
#1 Salem Heights
Salem Heights is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0717300, -84.3782700 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $3.98 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
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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