The drive from Kettering, OH to Marysville, OH covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 4, I 675, State Route 4 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on SR 4.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 66.8 miles, with most of the trip on SR 4 and I 675. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.4 miles on SR 4.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and I 675. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Indian Ripple Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.9 mi into trip|~7m in|Indian Ripple Road
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.7 mi into trip|~8m in|I 675
Merge onto I 675
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.1 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
8
34 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
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 12
Toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
8
34.2 mi into trip|~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 334 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 334 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kettering, OH to Marysville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
34 mi in|~42m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 4
15.4 mi
17m
I 675
15.4 mi
17m
State Route 4
6.9 mi
7m
West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi
7m
Mechanicsburg Road
5.2 mi
5m
US 68
4.7 mi
4m
West Stroop Road
3.9 mi
7m
State Route 334
3.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Marysville, OH.
1
Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi·7 min·West Stroop Road
2
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.5 mi·43 sec·Indian Ripple Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
4
Merge onto I 675
6.4 mi·7 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
9.0 mi·10 min·I 675
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 26AToward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
7
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi·1 min·I 70; SR 4
8
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi·6 min·SR 4
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward US 68 North: Urbana
10
Merge onto US 68
4.7 mi·4 min·US 68
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 12Toward SR 334 East: River Road, SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward SR 334 EastUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto SR 334
3.4 mi·3 min·State Route 334
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 4
5.2 mi·5 min·Mechanicsburg Road
15
Continue on SR 4
6.9 mi·7 min·State Route 4
16
Continue on SR 4
5.9 mi·7 min·West Sandusky Street
17
Turn slight left onto SR 4
9.1 mi·10 min·SR 4
18
Turn right onto Collins Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·Collins Avenue
19
Continue on Milford Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Milford Avenue
20
Continue on South Court Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Court Street
21
Turn right onto West 5th Street
293 ft·7 sec·West 5th Street
22
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Kettering, OH
· 41m into the drive
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marysville, OH
The final approach into Marysville, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.37 one way
$20.73 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$11.51
$23.01
premium
$4.91
$12.91
$25.82
diesel
$5.61
$14.75
$29.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$7.01
$3.21
Efficient EV
16.7
0
$5.85
$2.67
EV Truck/SUV
26.7
0
$9.35
$4.28
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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 16, 2026
Origin
Kettering, OH
Morning
in Kettering on Friday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Marysville, OH
Morning
in Marysville on Friday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Springfield, OH
33 mi in
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
42 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
1h 23m 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 Marysville, OH covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 4, I 675, State Route 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 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 $10.37 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 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 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kettering, OH to Marysville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
