How far is Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH to Kettering, OH is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Kettering.
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Start on Commings Road
856 ft · 44 sec · Commings Road
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Turn left onto Berkley Road
907 ft · 43 sec · Berkley Road
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Turn right onto Overlook Road
593 ft · 30 sec · Overlook Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1068 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.3 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on State Road
3252 ft · 1 min · State Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 2 West: Toledo
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Bucyrus, Sandusky
1440 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Hayes Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Hayes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue
21.5 mi · 30 min · Hayes Avenue
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Continue on Columbus-Sandusky Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Columbus-Sandusky Road
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Continue on STATE ROUTE 4
3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4
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Continue on State Route 4
4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4
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Continue on North Sandusky Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on South Sandusky Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Sandusky Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Marion Road
15.1 mi · 22 min · Marion Road
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Klerx Avenue
128 m · 13 sec · Klerx Avenue
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Turn left onto North Prospect Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Prospect Street
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Continue on Marion-Marysville Road
24.5 mi · 36 min · Marion-Marysville Road
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Take the ramp right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
28.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto State Route 334
3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
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Turn left
2639 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US Route 68
4.3 mi · 5 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 Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Kettering.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 36 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
28.5 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vermilion-on-the-Lake to Kettering?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Vermilion-on-the-Lake and 108.9 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.12 one way or $52.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Green Camp
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 Green Camp.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 154.31 mi (248.34 km).
#1 Vermilion-on-the-Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 11,006 |
| Coordinates | 41.4283800, -82.3237700 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.91 | $59.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.77 | $67.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.34 | $60.69 |
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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