Origin
Kettering, OH
Late night in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, OH to Turpin Hills, 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
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
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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Turpin Hills, OH
Walter Coppola
Trip Overview
The drive from Kettering, OH to Turpin Hills, OH covers 53.1 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 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 34.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.24 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: 53.1 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 (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 53.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 675. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.3 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 23 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 34.3 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 around 7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
42.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward SR 562: Norwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward SR 562: Norwood
6
45.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
8
46.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward SR 561: Edwards Road, Smith Road
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 6
Toward SR 561: Edwards Road, Smith Road
7
46.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
SR 561 / Williams Avenue
Turn left onto SR 561 / Williams Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 34.3 mi | 40m |
| I 675 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Norwood Lateral Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Linwood Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Beechmont Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Edwards Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Clough Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 34.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Turpin Hills, 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
34 mi
·
40 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 7
Toward SR 562: Norwood
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on SR 562
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Norwood Lateral Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 71
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 6
Toward SR 561: Edwards Road, Smith Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 561
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Williams Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto SR 561
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Edwards Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 561
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Observatory Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 561
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Linwood Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 561
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Linwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn straight onto SR 561
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Beechmont Avenue
18
Continue on Beechmont Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Beechmont Avenue
19
Take the exit onto SR 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 32
Toward SR 32 East
20
Turn slight right onto Clough Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clough Pike
21
Turn left onto Turpin Hills Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Turpin Hills Drive
22
Turn right
54 ft
·
3 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Kettering, OH · 33m 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 26.6 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Turpin Hills, OH
The final approach into Turpin Hills, 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
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 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 | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
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
Turpin Hills, OH
Late night in Turpin Hills on Saturday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Lincoln Heights, OH
27 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
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
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 Turpin Hills, OH covers 53.1 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 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 26.6 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 $8.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kettering, OH to Turpin Hills, 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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