How far is Waterford, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Waterford, OH to Kettering, OH is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Kettering.
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Start on the route
73 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
55 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Lane
65 m · 13 sec · Sunset Lane
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Turn right
1838 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
760 ft · 13 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Zanesville Street
14.8 mi · 22 min · Zanesville Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2963 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1095 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Riverside Drive
1776 ft · 31 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Riverside Drive
35 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive
2704 ft · 46 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Continue on Main Street
17.8 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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Continue on South River Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 32 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp left toward State Street
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
54.1 mi · 59 min · West Freeway
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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 Waterford and Kettering.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
54.1 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterford to Kettering?
The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Brice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Waterford and 86.9 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Brice
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 Brice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 134.99 mi (217.24 km).
#1 Waterford
Township in Washington County, Ohio
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.5423000, -81.6398500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.05 | $52.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
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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