How far is Sterling, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Sterling, OH to Kettering, OH is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Kettering.
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Start on Chestnut Street
32 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Kauffman Avenue
3173 ft · 1 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Continue on Seville Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Seville Road
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Turn right onto East Easton Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · East Easton Road
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Continue on East Oak Street
2574 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Salem Road
838 ft · 17 sec · West Salem Road
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Continue on Congress Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road
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Continue on Congress Road
1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road
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Take the ramp left
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
50.6 mi · 55 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 Sterling and Kettering.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
87.6 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sterling 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 Sterling to Kettering?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Sterling and 89.7 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sterling and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 150.78 mi (242.65 km).
#1 Sterling
Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,577 |
| Coordinates | 40.9675600, -81.8484700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.42 | $60.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
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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