Origin
Kettering, OH
Morning in Kettering on Wednesday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, OH to Concord, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
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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Concord, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kettering, OH to Concord, OH covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.14 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Kettering, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 71.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.5 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 19 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 25.5 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 around 7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 71.8 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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
33.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
7
34.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
8
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
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 63A; 63B
Toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown...
10
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kettering, OH and Concord, OH, road signs point toward Newtown and Union Township.
Newtown
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Union Township
54.3 mi in
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~1h 6m
|
via SR 32
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 25.5 mi | 29m |
| Circle Freeway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| I 675 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Twin Bridges Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Route 133 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 25.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Concord, OH.
1
Start on West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
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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
·
29 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 275 East: Columbus
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 275
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 63A; 63B
Toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 32
12 mi
·
16 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward Union Township, Eastgate Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 133: Williamsburg
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 133
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 133
15
Continue on SR 133
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Tall Gate Road
16
Turn left onto SR 133; SR 276
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn right onto SR 133
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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State Route 133
18
Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Twin Bridges Road
19
Arrive at destination
Twin Bridges Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 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 71.8 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, 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 71.8 miles and 1h 37m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 25.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Kettering, OH · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, OH
The final approach into Concord, 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 Concord, 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
$11.14 one way
$22.29 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.37 | $24.73 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Concord, OH
Morning in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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 37m 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 Concord, OH covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 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 $11.14 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 71.8 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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kettering, OH and Concord, OH, road signs point toward Newtown and Union Township.
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