How far is Union City, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Union City, OH to Kettering, OH is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 01h 15m.
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.
Human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Kettering.
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Start on East Elm Street
71 m · 6 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn left onto North State Line Street
655 ft · 22 sec · North State Line Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
11.3 mi · 17 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Wayne Street
630 ft · 16 sec · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
677 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
1515 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
57 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Sweitzer Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street
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Continue on Dayton Road
17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike
5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1.6 km · 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 Union 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.
Dayton Road
Continue on Dayton Road
17 mi · 00h 20m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City 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 Union City to Kettering?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Union City and 33.4 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Midway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
City Of Brookville
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midway.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.48 km).
#1 Union City
Village in the United States
| Population | 6,843 |
| Coordinates | 40.1994911, -84.8052397 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
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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