How far is Turpin Hills, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Turpin Hills, OH to Kettering, OH is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.98 mi
01h 05m
Flight
41.59 mi
66.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.59 mi
Kilometers
66.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.98 mi
Kilometers
88.48 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Turpin Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Turpin Hills
2026-04-18T23:40
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Turpin Hills
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 Turpin Hills
24.9 mi
00h 32m
To Kettering
30.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Turpin Hills and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Turpin Hills Drive

    1181 ft · 54 sec · Turpin Hills Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clough Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Clough Pike

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Batavia Road

    1807 ft · 35 sec · Batavia Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 32 West, SR 125 West

    736 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Beechmont Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beechmont Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Church Place

    607 ft · 18 sec · Church Place

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Linwood Avenue

    65 m · 14 sec · Linwood Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    2058 ft · 50 sec · Eastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50 East

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Parkway

    1.3 km · 52 sec · Columbia Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road

    1785 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Colbank Road

    151 m · 11 sec · Colbank Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Bank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Red Bank Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Red Bank Expressway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Red Bank Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1535 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

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

    714 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bypass 48

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  22. 22

    Continue on Miller Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · North Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Turpin Hills 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
18.1 mi · 33%
North Broadway Street
9.14 mi · 17%
Far Hills Avenue
4.32 mi · 8%
SR 48 North
3.68 mi · 7%
Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.66 mi · 5%
Bypass 48
1.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

18.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Lebanon
00h 32m from Turpin Hills
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Turpin Hills 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 Turpin Hills to Kettering?

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 24.9 miles from Turpin Hills and 30.1 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Turpin Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Turpin Hills and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 41.59 mi (66.94 km).

Turpin Hills

#1 Turpin Hills

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population5,099
Coordinates39.1100600, -84.3799400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.379937, 39.110062)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.79 $9.29 $18.59
Diesel $4.30 $8.35 $16.70

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 Turpin Hills and Kettering. The current time is 23:40:43.

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.