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Trip from Kettering, OH to Northbrook, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

45.3 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

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city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Kettering, OH

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Downtown Northbrook, OH, OH

Northbrook, OH

Anurag Jamwal

Trip Overview

The drive from Kettering, OH to Northbrook, OH covers 45.3 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Circle Freeway, I 675 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 45.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.2 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 13 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 25.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Circle Freeway. 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 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 45.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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.
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
8
33.5 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward I 275: Indianapolis

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 275: Indianapolis
8
43.4 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 33 Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
6
44.3 mi into trip | ~55m in | Springdale Road

Turn left onto Springdale Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 25.2 mi 28m
Circle Freeway 8.9 mi 10m
I 675 3.6 mi 4m
Far Hills Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
Niagara Street 0.7 mi 2m
Colerain Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Springdale Road 0.2 mi <1m
West Stroop Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 25.2 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

25 mi · 28 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 16B Toward I 275: Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 275

8.9 mi · 10 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 33 Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto US 27; SR 126

0.7 mi · 1 min · Colerain Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto Springdale Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Springdale Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Niagara Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Niagara Street
13

Arrive at destination

Niagara Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.6 mi from Kettering, OH · 28m into the drive

city ​​in Butler and Warren counties in southwestern Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, OH

23 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.

Popular next leg

Middletown, OH to Northbrook, OH

25.5 mi · 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Springboro, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mason, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Northbrook, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Northbrook, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.03 one way

$14.06 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.80 $15.61
premium $4.91 $8.76 $17.51
diesel $5.61 $10.00 $20.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

Evening in Kettering on Thursday

Local time

7:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 15 mph 36% chance Live 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

Northbrook, OH

Evening in Northbrook on Thursday

Local time

7:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Middletown, OH

23 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

23 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

58m 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 Northbrook, OH covers 45.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Circle Freeway, I 675. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $7.03 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 11 decision points packed into just 45.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kettering, OH to Northbrook, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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