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Trip from Jefferson, OH to Kettering, OH

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

5h 7m

Distance

268.8 mi

433 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 54m ★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Jefferson, OH, OH

Jefferson, OH

Tom Fisk

city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Kettering, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jefferson, OH to Kettering, OH covers 268.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, West Freeway, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.2 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

134.4 miles from Jefferson, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 268.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.2 miles on I 71.

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 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,372 ft 643 ft

Total Climb

1,367 ft

Total Descent

1,323 ft

Highest Point

1,372 ft

~134.4 mi in

Elevation Range

729 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 191.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 268.8 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 191.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 247.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
191.7 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
7
192 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 670 West: Dayton
8
247.7 mi into trip | ~4h 37m 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
8
248.3 mi into trip | ~4h 39m 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
264.1 mi into trip | ~4h 57m 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.

Between Jefferson, OH and Kettering, OH, road signs point toward Dayton and Cincinnati.

Dayton

191.7 mi in | ~3h 36m

Cincinnati

247.7 mi in | ~4h 37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 110.2 mi 1h 59m
West Freeway 50.6 mi 54m
I 90 32.9 mi 36m
I 271 24.3 mi 26m
I 675 15.5 mi 17m
I 271 Express 13.9 mi 17m
I 670 4.5 mi 5m
State Route 307 4.4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 110.2 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, OH and Kettering, OH.

1

Start on SR 46; SR 307

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
2

Turn left onto SR 307

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Beech Street
3

Continue on SR 307

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 307
4

Turn right onto SR 45

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 45
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
6

Merge onto I 90

33 mi · 36 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 Express

14 mi · 17 min · I 271 Express
8

Merge onto I 271

3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271

24 mi · 26 min · I 271
Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 71

110 mi · 1 hr 59 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 670

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 670

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 70

51 mi · 54 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 44 Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 44A Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati Use 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 10 Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road Use 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

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 134.4 miles from Jefferson, OH, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 134.4 miles or 2h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 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 Jefferson, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Jefferson, OH

This is one driving day of about 268.8 miles and 5h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jefferson, 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 71 for about 110.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.4 mi from Jefferson, OH · 2h 34m into the drive

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

134 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.4 miles from Jefferson, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.2 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 64.9
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 259.5
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 250.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.72 one way

$83.43 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $46.30 $92.60
premium $4.91 $51.95 $103.90
diesel $5.61 $59.35 $118.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 94 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.6 0 $28.22 $12.90
Efficient EV 67.2 0 $23.52 $10.75
EV Truck/SUV 107.5 1 $37.63 $17.20

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Jefferson, OH

Late night in Jefferson on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kettering, OH

Late night in Kettering on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Mansfield, OH

134 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

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

5h 7m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jefferson, OH to Kettering, OH covers 268.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, West Freeway, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.4 miles from Jefferson, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.72 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 268.8 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 191.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 247.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jefferson, OH and Kettering, OH, road signs point toward Dayton and Cincinnati.

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