This 197.1-mile drive from Crawford, OH to Kettering, OH is a straightforward, single-day trip taking approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes. With 74% of the route on highways, it's a focused drive primarily utilizing I-70 and West Freeway. The estimated fuel cost is around $31, making it an economical option for a quick regional journey within the Midwest. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll experience a consistent driving feel for most of the way, making it easy to plan your progress.
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
98.6 miles from Crawford, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 197.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 197.1-mile journey, with 74% of the drive taking place on major roadways like I-70. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.9 miles, predominantly on I-70, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is largely highway, you'll transition onto roads like Cadiz Road, providing some variation before reaching Kettering. This route offers a practical, efficient way to cover ground without extensive detours or complex navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120.9 miles in near I 70 / South Innerbelt.
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 12 significant decision points across 197.1 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 120.9 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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120.9 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|I 70 / South Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / South Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
176 mi into trip|~3h 24m 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
7
176.3 mi into trip|~3h 25m 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
8
176.7 mi into trip|~3h 25m 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
192.5 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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.
On the drive from Crawford, OH to Kettering, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
176 mi in|~3h 24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
75.9 mi
1h 23m
West Freeway
54.1 mi
59m
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi
24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi
22m
I 675
15.5 mi
17m
East Stroop Road
3.8 mi
7m
John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawford, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Toot Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Toot Road
2
Turn slight left onto SR 9
0.4 mi·45 sec·Cadiz-Jewett Road
3
Take the ramp onto US 250
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 250
4
Merge onto US 22; US 250
0.5 mi·41 sec·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
5
Continue on US 22
17 mi·22 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
6
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
7
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dewey Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
11
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 723
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
13
Merge onto I 70
76 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
1.0 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on I 70
54 mi·59 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 44Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 44AToward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
19
Continue on I 675
16 mi·17 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 10Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple RoadUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Indian Ripple Road
22
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi·7 min·East Stroop Road
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour and 53 minute drive, departing mid-morning is a good strategy to avoid potential rush hour congestion. With only one planned stop suggested, you have ample flexibility to adjust your schedule. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 75.9 miles on I-70, so plan your refueling and rest breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longer highway segments, and consider a quick stop around the midpoint of your journey to stretch your legs. The $31 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for unforeseen circumstances.
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 98.6 miles from Crawford, OH, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.6 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Crawford, 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 Crawford, OH
This is one driving day of about 197.1 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Crawford, 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 I 70 for about 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.6 mi from Crawford, OH
· 1h 59m into the drive
The midpoint is around 98.6 miles from Crawford, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 miles.
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.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 190.3
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 183.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.59 one way
$61.18 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$33.95
$67.90
premium
$4.91
$38.09
$76.19
diesel
$5.61
$43.52
$87.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.1
0
$20.70
$9.46
Efficient EV
49.3
0
$17.25
$7.88
EV Truck/SUV
78.8
0
$27.59
$12.61
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 16, 2026
Origin
Crawford, OH
Morning
in Crawford on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kettering, OH
Morning
in Kettering on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
W 16 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
49°F
Geneva, OH
99 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
29 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 53m 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 Crawford, OH to Kettering, OH covers 197.1 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, West Freeway, Cadiz Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.6 miles from Crawford, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.59 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 12 significant decision points across 197.1 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 120.9 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Crawford, OH to Kettering, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
