How far is Sebring, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Sebring, OH to Kettering, OH is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.63 mi
03h 40m
Flight
186.55 mi
300.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.55 mi
Kilometers
300.22 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.63 mi
Kilometers
366.33 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Sebring
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebring
2026-04-22T22:20
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebring
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 Sebring
112.3 mi
01h 50m
To Kettering
115.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 15th Street

    45 m · 11 sec · North 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ohio Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Ohio Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Alliance Sebring Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Alliance Sebring Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Patterson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Patterson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hester Avenue

    554 ft · 22 sec · Hester Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Ely Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Ely Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Beeson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Beeson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

    748 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  23. 23

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  28. 28

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  32. 32

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sebring 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
67.1 mi · 29%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 22%
US 30 West
35.3 mi · 16%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 10%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 7%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
12.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 50m from Sebring
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sebring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 112.3 miles from Sebring and 115.3 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sebring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Sebring and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 186.55 mi (300.22 km).

Sebring

#1 Sebring

Town in Mahoning County, Ohio

Population4,157
Coordinates40.9228400, -81.0189800
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: North 15th Street (-81.01897, 40.92284)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.41 L · about $29.75
Round trip
$59.50
16.06 gal · 60.82 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.75 $59.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.06 $68.13
Premium $4.79 $38.46 $76.93
Diesel $4.30 $34.56 $69.12

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 Sebring and Kettering. The current time is 22:20:49.

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.