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Trip from Kettering, OH to Fairview Park, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

210.5 mi

339 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 47m ★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m

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

city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Kettering, OH

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Downtown Fairview Park, OH, OH

Fairview Park, OH

Noor Rassam

Trip Overview

The drive from Kettering, OH to Fairview Park, OH covers 210.5 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Indian Ripple Road, I 70 East, I 670 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.67 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

105.2 miles from Kettering, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 210.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indian Ripple Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kettering, OH to Fairview Park, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Indian Ripple Road
I 70 East
I 670 East
North Innerbelt
I 71 North
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Snow Road
Engle Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Indian Ripple Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Fairview Park, 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
3

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 50 sec
4

Merge slight left

6.4 mi · 7 min
5

Keep slight left

9.0 mi · 10 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
7

Merge slight left

1.9 mi · 2 min
8

Keep slight left

49 mi · 53 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670 East: Airport
10

Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

0.4 mi · 41 sec · I 71 North: Cleveland
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 71 North: Cleveland
13

Merge slight left

111 mi · 2 hr
14

Keep slight left

17 mi · 18 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Snow Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Snow Road
16

Turn left onto Snow Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Snow Road
17

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 30 sec
18

At the end of the road, turn right onto Engle Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Engle Road
19

Continue on Henry Ford Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Henry Ford Boulevard
20

At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road
21

Turn right onto West 220th Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · West 220th Street
22

Turn left

92 ft · 7 sec
23

Arrive at your destination

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 105.2 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

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 46 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.2 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview Park, 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 210.5 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.2 mi from Kettering, OH · 1h 59m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dublin, OH

105 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

Jeffersonville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dublin, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.2 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairview Park, OH

The final approach into Fairview Park, 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 Fairview Park, 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

$32.67 one way

$65.34 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $36.26 $72.51
premium $4.91 $40.68 $81.37
diesel $5.61 $46.48 $92.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.2 0 $22.10 $10.10
Efficient EV 52.6 0 $18.42 $8.42
EV Truck/SUV 84.2 1 $29.47 $13.47

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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 15, 2026

Origin

Kettering, OH

Late night in Kettering on Thursday

Local time

3:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview Park, OH

Late night in Fairview Park on Thursday

Local time

3:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Dublin, OH

105 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

3 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 59m 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 Fairview Park, OH covers 210.5 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indian Ripple Road, I 70 East, I 670 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.2 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 $32.67 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 straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kettering, OH to Fairview Park, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kettering, OH to Fairview Park, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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