How far is Wellsville, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Wellsville, OH to Kettering, OH is about 238 miles (383 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.98 mi
04h 05m
Flight
196.3 mi
315.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.3 mi
Kilometers
315.92 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.98 mi
Kilometers
382.99 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Wellsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellsville
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gratiot
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Wellsville
117.8 mi
02h 02m
To Kettering
120.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsville and Kettering.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2211 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1039 ft · 24 sec · 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clark Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    70 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Continue on West Freeway

    54.1 mi · 59 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellsville and Kettering.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
78.1 mi · 33%
West Freeway
54.1 mi · 23%
Clark Avenue
31.9 mi · 13%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 9%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 7%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John Glenn Highway

Merge slight left

75.9 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
196.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
02h 02m from Wellsville
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellsville 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 Wellsville to Kettering?

The road trip is about 238 miles (383 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.8 miles from Wellsville and 120.2 miles from Kettering.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.12 one way or $62.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Gratiot

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellsville and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 196.3 mi (315.92 km).

Wellsville

#1 Wellsville

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,272
Coordinates40.6028400, -80.6489600
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-80.648952, 40.602833)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.79 L · about $31.12
Round trip
$62.24
16.8 gal · 63.58 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.12 $62.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.63 $71.27
Premium $4.79 $40.24 $80.47
Diesel $4.30 $36.15 $72.31

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellsville and Kettering. The current time is 23:41:59.

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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.