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21m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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Kettering, OH
Zsolt Pujsz
Franklin, OH
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
The drive from Kettering, OH to Franklin, OH covers 14.3 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 675, I 75, Far Hills Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on I 675. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.1 miles from Kettering, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
The drive from Kettering, OH to Franklin, OH covers 14.3 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
236 ft
Total Descent
559 ft
Highest Point
1,046 ft
~0.6 mi in
Elevation Range
362 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 14.3 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: near the start (SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 675): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 675
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
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 Franklin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springboro along the way.
Springboro
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 675 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 75 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East 2nd Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Riley Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Franklin, OH.
Start on West Stroop Road
Turn right onto SR 48
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 675
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 73
Turn left onto SR 73 Truck
Turn right onto East 5th Street
Turn right
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 14.3 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.1 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, 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 14.3 miles and 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.1 mi from Kettering, OH · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Franklin, 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 Franklin, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $4.79 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Franklin on Sunday
Local time
6:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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