Origin
Kettering, OH
Late night in Kettering on Friday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, OH to Germantown, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kettering, OH
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Germantown, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Ohio Midwest, the 12.8-mile trek from Kettering to Germantown is an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is a highly budget-friendly journey for a morning or afternoon outing. You will navigate primarily via West Stroop Road, Upper Miamisburg Road, and East Central Avenue. Since the entire route stays within Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This is a straightforward, no-fuss trip that is perfect if you want to keep your travel time minimal.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will find zero highway miles on this route, as the path relies entirely on local roads through the region. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a brief 2.6-mile segment on Upper Miamisburg Road, meaning you will be navigating intersections and turns frequently. Because the road lacks high-speed interstate sections, the pace remains steady and focused on local transit. Expect a hands-on driving experience where you will need to stay alert to the various turns along the path.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Upper Miamisburg Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Kettering Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Kettering Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (SR 725 / West Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (SR 4; SR 725 / Dayton Germantown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Kettering Boulevard
Turn left onto Kettering Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 725 / West Sycamore Street
Turn right onto SR 725 / West Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 4; SR 725 / Dayton Germantown Pike
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 725 / Dayton Germantown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Miamisburg Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Central Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Stroop Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Dayton Germantown Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Dixie Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kettering Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Sycamore Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Upper Miamisburg Road
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Germantown, OH.
1
Start on West Stroop Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Stroop Road
2
Turn left onto Kettering Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kettering Boulevard
3
Continue on East Dixie Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dixie Drive
4
Continue on East Central Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on South Dixie Avenue
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Dixie Avenue
6
Continue on North Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto SR 725
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
8
Continue on SR 725
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Miamisburg Road
9
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 725
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton Germantown Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton Germantown Pike
11
Continue on Center Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Center Street
12
Turn right
42 ft
·
3 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Germantown, OH
Late night in Germantown on Friday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Germantown, OH covers 12.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Upper Miamisburg Road, East Central Avenue, West Stroop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 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 $1.99 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Kettering Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (SR 725 / West Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (SR 4; SR 725 / Dayton Germantown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kettering, OH to Germantown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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