How far is Unity, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Unity, OH to Kettering, OH is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
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.
City in Clinton County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unity and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unity and Kettering.
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Start on Wheat Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wheat Ridge Road
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Continue on Graces Run Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Graces Run Road
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Turn right
20.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto Muntz Street
711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1925 ft · 42 sec · South High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
710 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · North West Street
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Continue on South South Street
33.8 mi · 46 min · South South Street
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Turn right onto State Route 48
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 48
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Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Far Hills Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn left 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 Unity and Kettering.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South South Street
Continue on South South Street
33.8 mi · 00h 46m
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 Unity and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Unity to Kettering?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
New Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Unity and 60.9 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.04 one way or $26.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Unity and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near New Vienna
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 New Vienna.
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 65.04 mi (104.67 km).
#1 Unity
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 9,309 |
| Coordinates | 38.8917400, -83.5232500 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
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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