Origin
Forest Park, OH
Evening in Forest Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Park, OH to Kettering, OH
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Park, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forest Park, OH to Kettering, OH covers 38.5 miles and takes about 49m 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, Far Hills Avenue, I 675 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 $5.98 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
19.2 miles from Forest Park, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 38.5 miles, with most of the trip on Mill Creek Expressway and Far Hills Avenue. 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 14 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 Far Hills Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Kemper Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Kemper Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Kemper Road
Turn right onto West Kemper Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Turn left onto SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
30.4 mi into trip
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~37m 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
34.7 mi into trip
|
~42m 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 |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 675 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Circle Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West Kemper Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 25.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Kenn Road
51 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kenn Road
2
Turn right onto West Kemper Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kemper Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto SR 4
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Springfield Pike
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
5
Merge onto I 275
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 675
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 675
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
12
Turn left onto SR 48
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
14
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 19.2 miles from Forest Park, OH, or about 25m 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 38.5 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.2 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kettering, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Forest Park, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forest Park, OH
This is one driving day of about 38.5 miles and 49m.
At 38.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
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 19.2 mi from Forest Park, OH · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Forest Park, 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
$5.98 one way
$11.95 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Evening in Kettering on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Franklin, OH
19 mi in
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
1 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
49m 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 Forest Park, OH to Kettering, OH covers 38.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mill Creek Expressway, Far Hills Avenue, 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 19.2 miles from Forest Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.98 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Kemper Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Forest Park, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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