How far is Washington Court House, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Washington Court House, OH to Kettering, OH is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Court House and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Court House and Kettering.
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Start on East Court Street
2035 ft · 37 sec · East Court Street
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Turn straight onto Clinton Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left
123 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left
159 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Factory Road
1314 ft · 40 sec · Factory Road
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Turn right onto Shakertown Road
837 ft · 32 sec · Shakertown Road
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Turn left onto North Alpha Bellbrook Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alpha Bellbrook Road
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · 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 Washington Court House 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.
Clinton Avenue
Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 00h 41m
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 Washington Court House and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Court House to Kettering?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Shawnee Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Washington Court House and 26.4 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Court House and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Shawnee Hills
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 Shawnee Hills.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Court House and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.79 km).
#1 Washington Court House
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 14,193 |
| Coordinates | 39.5364500, -83.4390800 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
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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