How far is Springdale, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Springdale, OH to Kettering, OH is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.59 mi
00h 39m
Flight
32.53 mi
52.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.53 mi
Kilometers
52.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.59 mi
Kilometers
60.5 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Springdale
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-22T20:43
Arrive Kettering
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lemon
OH

Township of Ohio

From Springdale
18.7 mi
00h 20m
To Kettering
18.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Springdale and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Kemper Road

    5 m · 7 sec · West Kemper Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springfield Pike

    1959 ft · 45 sec · Springfield Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    25.6 mi · 29 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 South: Centerville

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road

    1115 ft · 26 sec · West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 68%
I 675 North
4.32 mi · 11%
Far Hills Avenue
3.25 mi · 9%
Circle Freeway
2.18 mi · 6%
I 75 North
0.83 mi · 2%
I 275 East
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemon
00h 20m from Springdale
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springdale 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 Springdale to Kettering?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lemon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Springdale and 18.9 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Lemon

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

45 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

46 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

105 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 32.53 mi (52.35 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

City in Ohio, USA

Population11,201
Coordinates39.2870000, -84.4852200
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: West Kemper Road (-84.485221, 39.287007)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.64 $11.28
Premium $4.79 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.30 $5.72 $11.45

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 Springdale and Kettering. The current time is 20:43:45.

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.