The drive from Clark, OH to Kettering, OH covers 163.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Freeway, SR 16, I 675 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.6 miles on West Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.7 miles from Clark, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 163.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 163.3 miles, with most of the trip on West Freeway and SR 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.6 miles on West Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and SR 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 163.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 72.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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72.7 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
8
142.2 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
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142.5 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
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142.9 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
8
158.7 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple R...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clark, OH and Kettering, OH, road signs point toward Johnstown and Cincinnati.
Johnstown
72.7 mi in|~1h 28m
Cincinnati
142.2 mi in|~2h 50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Freeway
50.6 mi
54m
SR 16
47.8 mi
55m
I 675
15.5 mi
17m
SR 83
14 mi
20m
SR 161
10.5 mi
11m
Granville Street
7.3 mi
9m
I 670
4.5 mi
5m
East Stroop Road
3.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 50.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clark, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on County Road 19A
63 ft·4 sec·County Road 19A
2
Turn right onto SR 83
14 mi·20 min·SR 83
3
Turn right onto US 36; SR 83
0.4 mi·33 sec·US 36; SR 83
4
Continue on SR 16; SR 83
48 mi·55 min·SR 16; SR 83
5
Continue on SR 161
11 mi·11 min·SR 161
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 46Toward US 62: New Albany, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto US 62
0.4 mi·39 sec·Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·51 sec·East Main Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road
103 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
10
Continue on Johnstown Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
11
Enter roundabout onto US 62
116 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
12
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 62
136 ft·1 sec·East Johnstown Road
14
Continue on US 62
2.8 mi·6 min·East Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 62
0.6 mi·1 min·Mill Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
7.3 mi·9 min·Granville Street
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi·5 min·I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 70
51 mi·54 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 44Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 44AToward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
22
Continue on I 675
16 mi·17 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 10Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple RoadUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Indian Ripple Road
25
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi·7 min·East Stroop Road
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.7 miles from Clark, OH, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.7 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kettering, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clark, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clark, OH
This is one driving day of about 163.3 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Clark, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West Freeway for about 50.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.7 mi from Clark, OH
· 1h 43m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 152.1
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 146.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.34 one way
$50.69 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$28.13
$56.25
premium
$4.91
$31.56
$63.12
diesel
$5.61
$36.05
$72.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49
0
$17.15
$7.84
Efficient EV
40.8
0
$14.29
$6.53
EV Truck/SUV
65.3
0
$22.86
$10.45
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Clark, OH
Morning
in Clark on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kettering, OH
Morning
in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
New Albany, OH
82 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clark, OH to Kettering, OH covers 163.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Freeway, SR 16, I 675. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.7 miles from Clark, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 163.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Clark, OH and Kettering, OH, road signs point toward Johnstown and Cincinnati.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
