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25m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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Kettering, OH
Zsolt Pujsz
Fairborn, OH
NIKOLAI FOMIN
The drive from Kettering, OH to Fairborn, OH covers 16.1 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 675, West Stroop Road, McClernon Memorial Skyway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on I 675. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.41 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8 miles from Kettering, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
The drive from Kettering, OH to Fairborn, OH covers 16.1 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
442 ft
Highest Point
1,037 ft
~0.7 mi in
Elevation Range
201 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Indian Ripple Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.9 miles (Indian Ripple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 675): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (SR 844 / McClernon Memorial Skyway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 675
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 844 / McClernon Memorial Skyway toward SR 844: North Fairfield Road, Wright Patterson AFB Area A
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 444: Fairborn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 444
Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Kettering, OH to Fairborn, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wright Patterson Afb Area A along the way.
Wright Patterson Afb Area A
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 675 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| West Stroop Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| McClernon Memorial Skyway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Kauffman Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| SR 444 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Indian Ripple Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Pleasant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Fairborn, OH.
Start on West Stroop Road
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 675
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 844
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 444
Turn right onto SR 444
Turn left onto SR 444
Continue on SR 444
Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
Arrive at destination
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.
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 16.1 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairborn, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kettering, 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 Kettering, OH
This is one driving day of about 16.1 miles and 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8 mi from Kettering, OH · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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.
A short stop after about 16.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 8 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fairborn, 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 Fairborn, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $4.79 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
6:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Fairborn on Sunday
Local time
6:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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