Origin
Hillsboro, OH
Late night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, 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
1h 18m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
Hillsboro, OH to Kettering, OH is 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m via South South Street, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. With a short travel time and minimal stops recommended, this route is easily manageable for a single day. It's a straightforward trip for those looking for a direct connection between these two Ohio locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 5% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, with South South Street featuring the longest uninterrupted stretch at 33.8 miles. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience as you traverse these local streets. The drive is unlikely to feel like a monotonous interstate grind, offering instead a more varied, town-to-town feel.
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.
South South Street is the longest continuous segment at about 33.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hillsboro, OH to Kettering, OH is easy. At 1h 18m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 73 / North West Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.4 miles (SR 48 / State Route 48): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 73 / North West Street
Turn right onto SR 73 / North West Street
Navigation decision point
4
43.4 mi into trip
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~1h in
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SR 48 / State Route 48
Turn right onto SR 48 / State Route 48
Navigation decision point
3
53.4 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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West Stroop Road
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South South Street | 33.8 mi | 46m |
| North West Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Dayton Lebanon Pike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 48 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South South Street
— 33.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on US 62; SR 138
27 ft
·
4 sec
·
North High Street
2
Turn right onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 73
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
North West Street
4
Continue on SR 73
34 mi
·
46 min
·
South South Street
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 26.7 mi from Hillsboro, OH · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Hillsboro, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Centerville, OH
27 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
16 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
1h 18m 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 Hillsboro, OH to Kettering, OH covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South South Street, North West Street, Far Hills Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Hillsboro, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.29 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.
The drive from Hillsboro, OH to Kettering, OH is easy. At 1h 18m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 73 / North West Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.4 miles (SR 48 / State Route 48): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hillsboro, 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, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
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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