The drive from Kettering, OH to Hicksville, OH covers 141.1 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, US 30, SR 49 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.5 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.90 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.6 miles from Kettering, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 141.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h highway drive covering 141.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.5 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 26 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 65.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 30. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near SR 48 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 5.6 miles (SR 48 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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5.6 mi into trip|~10m in|SR 48 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfi...
8
6 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
5
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
71.8 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Breese Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 120
Toward Breese Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
65.5 mi
1h 11m
US 30
33.7 mi
36m
SR 49
15.6 mi
27m
North Main Street
8.3 mi
14m
North Cole Street
4.3 mi
5m
Far Hills Avenue
3.4 mi
6m
South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi
3m
South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 65.5 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Hicksville, OH.
1
Start on West Stroop Road
52 ft·6 sec·West Stroop Road
2
Turn left onto SR 48
3.4 mi·6 min·Far Hills Avenue
3
Continue on SR 48
1.2 mi·1 min·South Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto SR 48
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Patterson Boulevard
5
Turn left onto SR 48
0.7 mi·1 min·South Jefferson Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48
479 ft·13 sec·East Monument Avenue
7
Turn right onto SR 48
0.4 mi·49 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
141 ft·3 sec
Toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 75 North: ToledoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 75
66 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 120Toward Breese Road
12
Turn left onto West Breese Road
0.3 mi·52 sec·West Breese Road
13
Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi·3 min·South Dixie Highway
14
Continue on South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi·2 min·South Metcalf Street
15
Turn left onto SR 117; SR 309
0.6 mi·54 sec·West Elm Street
16
Turn right onto SR 309
1.2 mi·1 min·South Jameson Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Cole Street
4.3 mi·5 min·North Cole Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto SR 115
1.0 mi·1 min·North West Street
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
20
Merge onto US 30
34 mi·36 min·US 30
21
Continue on SR 49
16 mi·27 min·SR 49
22
Turn left onto SR 49
381 ft·9 sec·Canal Street
23
Turn right onto SR 49
7.9 mi·13 min·North Main Street
24
Turn right onto SR 2; SR 49
0.3 mi·31 sec·West High Street
25
Turn right onto South Main Street
130 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.6 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.5 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.6 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hicksville, 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 141.1 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Kettering, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 65.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.6 mi from Kettering, OH
· 1h 21m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.90 one way
$43.80 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$24.30
$48.61
premium
$4.91
$27.27
$54.54
diesel
$5.61
$31.15
$62.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.3
0
$14.82
$6.77
Efficient EV
35.3
0
$12.35
$5.64
EV Truck/SUV
56.4
0
$19.75
$9.03
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Kettering, OH
Morning
in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 13 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Hicksville, OH
Morning
in Hicksville on Saturday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
3h 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 Hicksville, OH covers 141.1 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 30, SR 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.6 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 $21.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 5.6 miles (SR 48 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kettering, OH to Hicksville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
