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Trip from Clinton, OH to Kettering, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

34.7 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Summit County, Ohio

Clinton, OH

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city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Kettering, OH

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Trip Overview

Clinton, OH to Kettering, OH is 34.7 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Wilmington Bypass, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Ohio. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, with a significant portion of the drive on city streets rather than high-speed highways. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between these two communities.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This route presents as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 9% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.9 miles along Wilmington Bypass, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. Following this, you'll navigate through Far Hills Avenue and Dayton Lebanon Pike, indicating a transition to more urban and potentially slower-paced roads. Be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits as you make your way through this stretch of Ohio.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilmington Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 22; SR 3.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 22; SR 3): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 73 / Wilmington Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 22; SR 3

Turn right onto US 22; SR 3

Navigation decision point

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward SR 73 West: Waynesville

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward SR 73 West: Waynesville
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 73 / Wilmington Bypass

Merge onto SR 73 / Wilmington Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
24.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | SR 48 / State Route 48

Turn right onto SR 48 / State Route 48

Navigation decision point

3
34.7 mi into trip | ~52m in | West Stroop Road

Turn left onto West Stroop Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wilmington Bypass 22.9 mi 31m
Far Hills Avenue 4.3 mi 8m
Dayton Lebanon Pike 2.7 mi 4m
State Route 48 2.5 mi 3m
US 22 0.8 mi 1m
Stone Road 0.6 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Stroop Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Wilmington Bypass — 22.9 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OH and Kettering, OH.

1

Start on C-23

0.6 mi · 1 min · Stone Road
2

Turn right onto US 22; SR 3

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 22; SR 3
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward SR 73 West: Waynesville Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto SR 73

23 mi · 31 min · Wilmington Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto SR 48

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 48
6

Continue on SR 48

2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on SR 48

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
8

Continue on SR 48; SR 725

4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue
9

Turn left onto West Stroop Road

52 ft · 1 sec · West Stroop Road
10

Arrive at destination

West Stroop Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Clinton, OH · 24m into the drive

city in the state of Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Springboro, OH

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Springboro, OH to Kettering, OH

12.7 mi · 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Dayton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centerville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Clinton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kettering, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kettering, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.39 one way

$10.77 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.98 $11.95
premium $4.91 $6.71 $13.41
diesel $5.61 $7.66 $15.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 18, 2026

Origin

Clinton, OH

Morning in Clinton on Saturday

Local time

11:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 14 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Kettering, OH

Morning in Kettering on Saturday

Local time

11:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 13 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

2 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

52m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clinton, OH to Kettering, OH covers 34.7 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wilmington Bypass, Far Hills Avenue, Dayton Lebanon Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Clinton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 22; SR 3): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 73 / Wilmington Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Clinton, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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.

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