The drive from Kettering, OH to Powell, OH covers 161.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, SR 37, I 675 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.1 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
80.6 miles from Kettering, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 161.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 161.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and SR 37. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.1 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and SR 37. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 161.3 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 3.9 miles (Indian Ripple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 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.
7
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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
7
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
82.4 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 270 North
7
85.2 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward Morse Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32
Toward Morse Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
51.1 mi
55m
SR 37
38.8 mi
42m
I 675
15.4 mi
17m
New Albany Bypass
10.5 mi
11m
I 670
10.5 mi
12m
US 36
9.3 mi
12m
SR 16
8.9 mi
12m
West Stroop Road
3.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 51.1 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Powell, 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 left at fork onto I 70
49 mi·53 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi·5 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
6.1 mi·7 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 10AToward I 270 NorthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 270
2.2 mi·2 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 32Toward Morse RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Morse Road
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 62
245 ft·3 sec·Johnstown Road
17
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 62
111 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
19
Continue on US 62
1.2 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
20
Enter roundabout onto US 62
99 ft·1 sec·West Main Street
21
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·51 sec·West Main Street
22
Continue on US 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·Johnstown Road
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
24
Merge onto SR 161
11 mi·11 min·New Albany Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on SR 37
39 mi·42 min·SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on SR 16
8.9 mi·12 min·SR 16
27
Continue on US 36; SR 83
9.3 mi·12 min·US 36; SR 83
28
Turn left onto County Road 93
1.4 mi·5 min·County Road 93
29
Turn sharp right onto Township Road 172
428 ft·18 sec·Township Road 172
30
Arrive at destination
Township Road 172
Trip Plan
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 80.6 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.6 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Powell, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kettering, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 161.3 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 70 for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.6 mi from Kettering, OH
· 1h 33m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 16.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.03 one way
$50.07 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$27.78
$55.57
premium
$4.91
$31.17
$62.35
diesel
$5.61
$35.61
$71.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.4
0
$16.94
$7.74
Efficient EV
40.3
0
$14.11
$6.45
EV Truck/SUV
64.5
0
$22.58
$10.32
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Kettering, OH
Morning
in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 13 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Powell, OH
Morning
in Powell on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
New Albany, OH
81 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
16 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
3h 14m 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 Powell, OH covers 161.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, SR 37, 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 80.6 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 $25.03 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 161.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Indian Ripple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kettering, OH to Powell, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
