How far is Urbana, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Urbana, OH to Kettering, OH is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbana and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana and Kettering.
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Start on North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Route 68
13.2 mi · 16 min · US Route 68
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
1024 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike
154 m · 11 sec · Upper Valley Pike
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Turn right onto West Main Street
810 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West National Road
928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road
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Keep slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1618 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
1886 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · East 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 Urbana 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.
I 675 South
Continue straight
15.5 mi · 00h 18m
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 Urbana 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 Urbana to Kettering?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Holiday Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Urbana and 23.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Urbana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Holiday Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Xenia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holiday Valley.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 36.4 mi (58.58 km).
#1 Urbana
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
| Population | 11,415 |
| Coordinates | 40.1083900, -83.7524300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
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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