How far is Seven Hills, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Seven Hills, OH to Kettering, OH is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.07 mi
03h 17m
Flight
176.11 mi
283.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.11 mi
Kilometers
283.42 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.07 mi
Kilometers
339.69 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Tue, Apr 14, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Seven Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seven Hills
2026-04-14T19:40
Arrive Kettering
Tue, Apr 14, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seven Hills
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 Seven Hills
105.5 mi
01h 38m
To Kettering
105.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seven Hills and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester Drive

    33 m · 7 sec · Winchester Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John Glenn Drive

    1663 ft · 1 min · John Glenn Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Dartmoor Avenue

    113 m · 24 sec · East Dartmoor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Glen Drive

    131 m · 26 sec · Glen Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Crossview Road

    1935 ft · 58 sec · Crossview Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rockside Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockside Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  12. 12

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

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

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seven Hills 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
121 mi · 57%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 24%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 8%
Willow Freeway
11.2 mi · 5%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 38m from Seven Hills
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seven Hills and Slight 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 Seven Hills to Kettering?

The road trip is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 105.5 miles from Seven Hills and 105.6 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seven Hills and Slight 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 Seven Hills and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 176.11 mi (283.42 km).

Seven Hills

#1 Seven Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population11,548
Coordinates41.3953300, -81.6762400
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester Drive (-81.676011, 41.395337)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.19 L · about $27.60
Round trip
$55.20
14.9 gal · 56.38 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.60 $55.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.60 $63.21
Premium $4.79 $35.69 $71.37
Diesel $4.30 $32.06 $64.13

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Seven Hills and Kettering. The current time is 19:40:12.

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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.