Origin
Kettering, OH
Night in Kettering on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, OH to McLean, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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McLean, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Kettering, OH to McLean, OH covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Xenia Bypass, US 35, Indian Ripple Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on Xenia Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Kettering, OH to McLean, OH covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Xenia Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,092 ft
901 ft
Total Climb
222 ft
Total Descent
327 ft
Highest Point
1,092 ft
~30.6 mi in
Elevation Range
191 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Indian Ripple Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Indian Ripple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (C-44 / Lower Bellbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 35 / Xenia Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese 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
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
C-44 / Lower Bellbrook Road
At end of road, turn left onto C-44 / Lower Bellbrook Road
Navigation decision point
6
14 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 35 / Xenia Bypass
Merge onto US 35 / Xenia Bypass toward US 35: Washington Court House
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 35: Washington Court House
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
4
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward SR 753
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 753
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Xenia Bypass | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| US 35 | 15 mi | 16m |
| Indian Ripple Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| West Stroop Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Old United States Highway 35 Southeast | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Van Eaton Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Cisco Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Lower Bellbrook Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Xenia Bypass
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and McLean, OH.
1
Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Stroop Road
2
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Indian Ripple Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto C-86
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Upper Bellbrook Road
4
Turn right onto C-87
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Eaton Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto C-44
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Bellbrook Road
6
Continue on Bellbrook Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellbrook Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
8
Merge onto US 35
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Xenia Bypass
Toward US 35: Washington Court House
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 35
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 753
11
Turn right onto SR 753
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
SR 753
12
Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35 Southeast
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Old United States Highway 35 Southeast
13
Turn left onto Co 146
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cisco Road
14
Arrive at destination
Co 149
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Kettering, OH · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McLean, OH
The final approach into McLean, 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
$8.30 one way
$16.61 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.22 | $18.43 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
McLean, OH
Night in McLean on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
17 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 13m 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 McLean, OH covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Xenia Bypass, US 35, Indian Ripple Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $8.30 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 1h 13m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Indian Ripple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (C-44 / Lower Bellbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 35 / Xenia Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kettering, OH to McLean, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 901 ft to 1,092 ft elevation with about 222 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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