How far is Sylvania, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Sylvania, OH to Kettering, OH is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvania and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvania and Kettering.
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Start on Erie Street
120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street
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Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard
740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
40 m · 9 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
1 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2867 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
137 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2571 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Monument Avenue
567 ft · 18 sec · West Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ludlow Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto Stout Street
149 m · 14 sec · Stout Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn right onto West Stroop Road
16 m · 1 sec · West 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 Sylvania 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Sylvania 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 Sylvania to Kettering?
The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Sylvania and 82.8 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.30 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sylvania and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
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 Cairo.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 142.24 mi (228.91 km).
#1 Sylvania
City near Toledo, Ohio
| Population | 19,515 |
| Coordinates | 41.7189400, -83.7129900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.54 | $55.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
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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