Origin
Concord, OH
Morning in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, OH to Kettering, OH
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
71.4 mi
115 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, OH to Kettering, OH covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mill Creek Expressway, Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.08 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Concord, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 71.4 miles, with most of the trip on Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on Mill Creek Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mill Creek Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near SR 133 / State Route 133.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 71.4 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 2.3 miles (SR 133 / State Route 133): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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SR 133 / State Route 133
At end of road, turn left onto SR 133 / State Route 133
Navigation decision point
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 275 North: Columbus
7
37.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
7
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
7
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 25.6 mi | 29m |
| Circle Freeway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 675 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Twin Bridges Road | 2.3 mi | 9m |
| State Route 133 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 25.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Twin Bridges Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 133
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 133
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 133
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 4th Street
5
Continue on McKeever Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McKeever Road
6
Turn left onto SR 32
13 mi
·
17 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 North: Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 275
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 675
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 675
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
15
Turn left onto SR 48
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
17
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.7 miles from Concord, OH, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 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 71.4 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
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 Concord, 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 Concord, OH
This is one driving day of about 71.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Mill Creek Expressway for about 25.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Concord, OH · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 71.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Concord, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kettering, OH
The final approach into Kettering, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kettering, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.08 one way
$22.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Kettering, OH
Morning in Kettering on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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 Concord, OH to Kettering, OH covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mill Creek Expressway, Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Concord, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.08 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 71.4 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 2.3 miles (SR 133 / State Route 133): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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