How far is Silverton, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Silverton, OH to Kettering, OH is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.73 mi
00h 52m
Flight
36.47 mi
58.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.47 mi
Kilometers
58.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.73 mi
Kilometers
75.21 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Silverton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silverton
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silverton
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
South Lebanon
OH

Town

From Silverton
20.8 mi
00h 26m
To Kettering
26 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plainfield Road

    61 m · 10 sec · Plainfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Northeast Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon

    1535 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds

    714 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Bypass 48

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  9. 9

    Continue on Miller Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · North Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silverton and Kettering.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
15.6 mi · 33%
North Broadway Street
9.14 mi · 20%
Far Hills Avenue
4.32 mi · 9%
SR 48 North
3.68 mi · 8%
Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.66 mi · 6%
Bypass 48
1.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Lebanon
00h 26m from Silverton
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silverton and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

South Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Silverton and 26 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silverton and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near South Lebanon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Lebanon, 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 South Lebanon.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

41 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

89 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silverton and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 36.47 mi (58.7 km).

Silverton

#1 Silverton

City in Ohio, United States

Population4,741
Coordinates39.1928400, -84.4005000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Plainfield Road (-84.400608, 39.192847)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.24 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.3 gal · 12.48 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.00 $14.00
Premium $4.79 $7.90 $15.81
Diesel $4.30 $7.10 $14.20

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 Silverton and Kettering. The current time is 06:54:01.

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.