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Trip from Kettering, OH to Forest Park, OH

Drive Time

49m

Distance

38.1 mi

61 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

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Downtown Kettering, OH, OH

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Downtown Forest Park, OH, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kettering, OH to Forest Park, OH covers 38.1 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 675, Far Hills Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.70 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

19 miles from Kettering, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 49m highway drive covering 38.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 675. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.2 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 14 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 25.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 675. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 38.1 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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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
8
33.5 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward I 275: Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 275: Indianapolis
8
35.9 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale

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 41 Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
7
36.3 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 4

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward SR 4
6
38 mi into trip | ~49m in | Kenn Road

Turn left onto Kenn Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Kettering, OH to Forest Park, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.

Springdale

35.9 mi in | ~44m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 25.2 mi 28m
I 675 3.6 mi 4m
Far Hills Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
Circle Freeway 1.4 mi 1m
West Kemper Road 1 mi 2m
Springfield Pike 0.7 mi 1m
West Stroop Road <0.1 mi <1m
Kenn Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 25.2 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Forest Park, 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: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 75

25 mi · 28 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 16B Toward I 275: Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 275

1.4 mi · 1 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 41 Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

118 ft · 11 sec
Toward SR 4 Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto SR 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Springfield Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto West Kemper Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto Kenn Road

51 ft · 1 sec · Kenn Road
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

Kenn 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 19 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.2 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 38.1 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Park, 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.

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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 Kettering, OH

This is one driving day of about 38.1 miles and 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kettering, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 25.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19 mi from Kettering, OH · 24m into the drive

Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dayton, OH

19 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.

Popular next leg

Dayton, OH to Forest Park, OH

41.2 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dayton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Forest Park, OH

The final approach into Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, OH.

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.

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...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free
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...

15 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.70 one way

$11.40 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $6.36 $12.73
premium $4.79 $7.19 $14.37
diesel $5.64 $8.46 $16.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Dayton, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

White Castle - Tesla Supercharger

Middletown, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

QuickTrip Dayton Exit 51

Dayton, OH

RED_E

4 DCFC

Voss Village Cadillac

DAYTON, OH

EV Connect

2 DCFC

ACURA OF DAYTON AD EXPRESS 250

Centerville, OH

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

VOSS STATION VOSS 2

Dayton, OH

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

VOSS STATION VOSS 1

Centerville, OH

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

White Allen Volkswagen

Dayton, OH

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 Tesla: 2 RED_E: 1 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.4 0 $4.00 $1.83
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.33 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.33 $2.44

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Kettering, OH

Afternoon in Kettering on Monday

Local time

1:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Forest Park, OH

Afternoon in Forest Park on Monday

Local time

1:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

49m 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 Kettering, OH to Forest Park, OH covers 38.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 675, Far Hills Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 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 $5.70 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 38.1 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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kettering, OH to Forest Park, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.

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