How far is Xenia, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Xenia, OH to Kettering, OH is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.16 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.72 mi
20.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.72 mi
Kilometers
20.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.16 mi
Kilometers
27.62 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Xenia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Xenia
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive Kettering
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Xenia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bellbrook
OH

City in Greene County, Ohio, United States

From Xenia
7.5 mi
00h 14m
To Kettering
9.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Progress Drive

    3070 ft · 1 min · North Progress Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Second Street

    904 ft · 22 sec · West Second Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Upper Bellbrook Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Upper Bellbrook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Feedwire Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Feedwire Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wilmington Pike

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Stroop Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Upper Bellbrook Road
5.89 mi · 34%
Wilmington Pike
2.42 mi · 14%
Feedwire Road
2.17 mi · 13%
East Stroop Road
1.98 mi · 12%
West Main Street
1.84 mi · 11%
North Progress Drive
0.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Upper Bellbrook Road

Continue on Upper Bellbrook Road

5.89 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellbrook
00h 14m from Xenia
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Xenia and Sunny near Kettering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Xenia to Kettering?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bellbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Xenia and 9.6 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Xenia and Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Bellbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bellbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellbrook.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

70 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

72 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

99 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Xenia and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 12.72 mi (20.47 km).

Xenia

#1 Xenia

City in Ohio, USA

Population6,651
Coordinates39.6847800, -83.9296500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-83.92968, 39.684952)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.55 $5.09
Premium $4.79 $2.87 $5.75
Diesel $4.30 $2.58 $5.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Xenia and Kettering. The current time is 04:58:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.