The drive from Kettering, OH to Concord, OH covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.5 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.14 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.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Kettering, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 71.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.5 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
7
33.8 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
7
34.2 mi into trip|~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
8
53.9 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
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 63A; 63B
Toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown...
10
54.1 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kettering, OH and Concord, OH, road signs point toward Newtown and Union Township.
Newtown
53.9 mi in|~1h 5m
Union Township
54.3 mi in|~1h 6m|via SR 32
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
25.5 mi
29m
Circle Freeway
19.4 mi
22m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
12.3 mi
16m
I 675
3.6 mi
4m
Far Hills Avenue
2.9 mi
5m
Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi
8m
West Main Street
1.3 mi
2m
State Route 133
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 25.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Concord, OH.
1
Start on West Stroop Road
52 ft·2 sec·West Stroop Road
2
Turn right onto SR 48
2.9 mi·5 min·Far Hills Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
4
Merge onto I 675
3.6 mi·4 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 75
25 mi·29 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 16AToward I 275 East: ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·54 sec
Toward I 275 East: ColumbusUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 275
19 mi·22 min·Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 63A; 63BToward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 63AToward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate BoulevardUse the slight left lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 32
12 mi·16 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward Union Township, Eastgate BoulevardUse the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward SR 133: WilliamsburgUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 133
0.1 mi·14 sec·State Route 133
15
Continue on SR 133
0.2 mi·32 sec·Tall Gate Road
16
Turn left onto SR 133; SR 276
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
17
Turn right onto SR 133
1.0 mi·1 min·State Route 133
18
Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi·8 min·Twin Bridges Road
19
Arrive at destination
Twin Bridges 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 35.9 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kettering, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kettering, OH
This is one driving day of about 71.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Kettering, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 25.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Kettering, OH
· 44m into the drive
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, OH
The final approach into Concord, 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
$11.14 one way
$22.29 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.37
$24.73
premium
$4.91
$13.88
$27.75
diesel
$5.61
$15.85
$31.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.54
$3.45
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.28
$2.87
EV Truck/SUV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.60
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Kettering, OH
Late night
in Kettering on Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Concord, OH
Late night
in Concord on Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Montgomery, OH
36 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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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 Kettering, OH to Concord, OH covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 miles from Kettering, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kettering, OH and Concord, OH, road signs point toward Newtown and Union Township.
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.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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