How far is West Jefferson, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from West Jefferson, OH to Kettering, OH is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Jefferson and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jefferson and Kettering.
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Start on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on National Pike
2707 ft · 43 sec · National Pike
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Turn right onto Urbana-West Jefferson Road
616 ft · 10 sec · Urbana-West Jefferson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road
42 m · 3 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road
52 m · 3 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road
1176 ft · 20 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
84 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 38 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 West Jefferson and Kettering.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Urbana – West Jefferson Road
Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 West Jefferson and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Jefferson to Kettering?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from West Jefferson and 34.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Jefferson and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
SOUTH VIENNA MUNICIPAL BLDG
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Jefferson and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 50.92 mi (81.94 km).
#1 West Jefferson
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 4,482 |
| Coordinates | 39.9447800, -83.2688000 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
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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