How far is Shadyside, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Shadyside, OH to Kettering, OH is about 208 miles (334.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shadyside and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadyside and Kettering.
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Start on Central Avenue
9 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Central Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1266 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
158 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
2946 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight left
119.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
54.1 mi · 59 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1618 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
1886 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · East 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 Shadyside and Kettering.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Central Avenue
Merge slight left
119 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Shadyside 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 Shadyside to Kettering?
The road trip is about 208 miles (334.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Shadyside and 104.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shadyside and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hebron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shadyside and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 182.4 mi (293.54 km).
#1 Shadyside
Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,513 |
| Coordinates | 39.9709100, -80.7506400 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $3.71 | $27.19 | $54.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
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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