Trip from Kettering, OH to New Franklin, OH

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

204 mi

328 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 43m ★

6 AM

3h 56m

8 AM

4h 22m

10 AM

4h 5m

12 PM

4h 3m

3 PM

4h 6m

5 PM

4h 21m

8 PM

3h 48m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Kettering to New Franklin covers 204 miles across the Ohio Midwest, typically taking about 3 hours and 56 minutes. Because this route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $31 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the entire journey stays within Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. This trip is an efficient way to traverse the state, though you should plan for at least one stop to break up the time behind the wheel.

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

102 miles from Kettering, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience, as 93 percent of this route consists of highway driving. You will rely primarily on I-71, I-70, and I-76 to reach your destination. The most significant portion of the trip is a 99.5-mile stretch along I-71, which defines the bulk of your time on the road. While the route is functional and fast, it lacks the variety of technical local roads, sticking instead to major interstates. Prepare for a steady, focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 71.9 miles in near I 670.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 204 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 71.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.8 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.

71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | I 670

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 670 East: Airport

76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | North Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

176.6 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

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 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

176.8 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Towns Along This Route

Between Kettering, OH and New Franklin, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Akron.

Cleveland

76.2 mi in | ~1h 28m | via North Innerbelt

Akron

176.6 mi in | ~3h 17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	99.5 mi	1h 47m
I 70	51.1 mi	55m
I 76	17.2 mi	20m
I 675	15.4 mi	17m
South Main Street	6.1 mi	11m
I 670	4.3 mi	5m
West Stroop Road	3.9 mi	7m
I 277	2.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 99.5 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and New Franklin, OH.

Start on West Stroop Road

3.9 mi · 7 min · West Stroop Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Indian Ripple Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Merge onto I 675

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 675

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 675

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 675

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 26A Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

Merge onto I 70; SR 4

1.9 mi · 1 min · I 70; SR 4

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

49 mi · 53 min · I 70

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670

Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Innerbelt

Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 71

100 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 277; US 224

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 277; US 224

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Exit 3 Toward South Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CH 50

6.1 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West Nimisila Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Nimisila Road

Arrive at destination

West Nimisila Road

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, aim to depart early to avoid potential congestion on these major interstate arteries. Since the trip only requires one planned stop, use that break to refuel and stretch your legs rather than trying to power through the entire duration at once. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $31 estimate can fluctuate depending on local gas prices along I-71 and I-76. Because this is a relatively short day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Make sure to monitor traffic reports for I-70, as it is a common corridor where delays can quickly impact your total travel time.

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 102 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 1h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Franklin, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kettering, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 204 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 71 for about 99.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102 mi from Kettering, OH · 1h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

102 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

Columbus, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.5 miles.

Arriving in New Franklin, OH

The final approach into New Franklin, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Franklin, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.51 one way

$61.02 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$34.07	$68.14
premium	$4.79	$38.47	$76.94
diesel	$5.64	$45.32	$90.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.2	0	$21.42	$9.79
Efficient EV	51	0	$17.85	$8.16
EV Truck/SUV	81.6	1	$28.56	$13.06

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kettering, OH

Evening in Kettering on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Franklin, OH

Evening in New Franklin on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Mansfield, OH

102 mi in

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 56m 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 New Franklin, OH covers 204 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 70, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102 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 $30.51 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.

Between Kettering, OH and New Franklin, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Akron.

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Trip from Kettering, OH to New Franklin, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New Franklin, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kettering, OH

New Franklin, OH

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 56m on the road

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