Origin
Island Creek, OH
Evening in Island Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Island Creek, OH to Kettering, OH
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
226.4 mi
364 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Island Creek, OH to Kettering, OH covers 226.4 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 56, Cadiz-Steubenville Road, Cadiz-Piedmont Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.86 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.2 miles from Island Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 226.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 56 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Island Creek, OH to Kettering, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 56 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadiz Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wheeling Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dewey Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Glenn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road 56
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Creek, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Costonia Mt Tabor Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Costonia Mt Tabor Road
2
Continue on County Road 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 56
3
At the end of the road, turn right
4.7 mi
·
8 min
4
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
15 min
6
Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
7
Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8
Continue on Cadiz Road
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
9
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
12
Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
14
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
15
Merge slight left
76 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
17
Continue on West Freeway
54 mi
·
59 min
·
West Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 675 South: Cincinnati
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 675 South: Cincinnati
21
Continue straight
16 mi
·
17 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
23
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Indian Ripple Road
24
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East Stroop Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 113.2 miles from Island Creek, OH, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 1h 55m 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 Island Creek, 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 Island Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 226.4 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Island Creek, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.2 mi from Island Creek, OH · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.2 miles from Island Creek, 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
$33.86 one way
$67.72 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $37.81 | $75.62 |
| premium | $4.79 | $42.70 | $85.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.30 | $100.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.77 | $10.87 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.70 | $14.49 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
113 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
15 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 50m 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 Island Creek, OH to Kettering, OH covers 226.4 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 56, Cadiz-Steubenville Road, Cadiz-Piedmont Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.2 miles from Island Creek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.86 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 straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Island Creek, OH to Kettering, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Island Creek, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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