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Trip from Kettering, OH to Mayfield, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

21.1 mi

34 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Kettering, OH

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Downtown Mayfield, OH, OH

Mayfield, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kettering, OH to Mayfield, OH covers 21.1 miles and takes about 29m 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 9.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 29m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 675. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 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 12 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 9.4 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 early in the drive near SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue

Turn right onto SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 675

Merge onto I 675

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
7
17.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward SR 122: Middletown

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 32 Toward SR 122: Middletown
6
18.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | SR 122

Turn right onto SR 122

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 9.4 mi 10m
I 675 3.6 mi 4m
Far Hills Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
SR 122 2.6 mi 4m
Sheffield Street 0.2 mi <1m
Kensington Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Stroop Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 9.4 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Mayfield, 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

9.4 mi · 10 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 32 Toward SR 122: Middletown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto SR 122

2.6 mi · 4 min · SR 122
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto Kensington Street

266 ft · 13 sec · Kensington Street
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on Kensington Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Kensington Street
11

Turn left onto Sheffield Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Sheffield Street
12

Arrive at destination

Sheffield Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.27 one way

$6.55 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $3.63 $7.27
premium $4.91 $4.08 $8.16
diesel $5.61 $4.66 $9.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.22 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Kettering, OH

Late night in Kettering on Saturday

Local time

5:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mayfield, OH

Late night in Mayfield on Saturday

Local time

5:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

11 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

29m 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 Mayfield, OH covers 21.1 miles and takes about 29m 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 10.6 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 $3.27 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

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.

The route from Kettering, OH to Mayfield, 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 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.

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