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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.72 mi
01h 44m
Flight
65.04 mi
104.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.04 mi
Kilometers
104.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.72 mi
Kilometers
160.48 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, May 3, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Unity
Sun, May 3, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unity
2026-05-03T00:13
Arrive Kettering
Sun, May 3, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unity
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
New Vienna
OH

City in Clinton County, Ohio, United States

From Unity
38.8 mi
00h 52m
To Kettering
60.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Wheat Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wheat Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Graces Run Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Graces Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    20.7 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Muntz Street

    711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1925 ft · 42 sec · South High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    710 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North West Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North West Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South South Street

    33.8 mi · 46 min · South South Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 48

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 48

  10. 10

    Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South South Street
33.8 mi · 34%
North West Street
9.41 mi · 9%
Far Hills Avenue
4.32 mi · 4%
Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.66 mi · 3%
State Route 48
2.46 mi · 2%
Graces Run Road
1.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Vienna
00h 52m from Unity
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Vienna, 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 New Vienna.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

75 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

77 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

92 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 65.04 mi (104.67 km).

Unity

#1 Unity

City in Ohio, United States of America

Population9,309
Coordinates38.8917400, -83.5232500
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheat Ridge Road (-83.523295, 38.891616)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.04
Round trip
$26.08
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Unity and Kettering. The current time is 00:13:01.

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.