How far is Tipp City, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Tipp City, OH to Kettering, OH is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tipp City and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipp City and Kettering.
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Start on the route
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1056 ft · 54 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Dayton
1664 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto South County Road 25A
12.9 mi · 15 min · South County Road 25A
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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 Tipp City and Kettering.
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.
South County Road 25A
Merge slight left onto South County Road 25A
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tipp City 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 Tipp City to Kettering?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Northridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Tipp City and 12.5 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tipp City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Northridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tipp City and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 18.58 mi (29.9 km).
#1 Tipp City
City in Miami County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 10,115 |
| Coordinates | 39.9583900, -84.1721600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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