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Trip from Kettering, OH to Hicksville, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h

Distance

141.1 mi

227 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m

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 Hicksville, OH, OH

Hicksville, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Kettering, OH to Hicksville, OH covers 141.1 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Far Hills Avenue, South Main Street, South Patterson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.90 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

70.6 miles from Kettering, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 141.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 141.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Far Hills Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kettering, OH to Hicksville, OH is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Far Hills Avenue
South Main Street
South Patterson Boulevard
South Jefferson Street
East Monument Avenue
North Main Street
I 75 North
Breese Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Far Hills Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Hicksville, OH.

1

Start on West Stroop Road

52 ft · 7 sec · West Stroop Road
2

Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
3

Continue on South Main Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
4

Turn slight right onto South Patterson Boulevard

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Patterson Boulevard
5

Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue

479 ft · 14 sec · East Monument Avenue
7

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · North Main Street
8

Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

141 ft · 3 sec · I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 75 North: Toledo
10

Merge slight left

66 mi · 1 hr 11 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Breese Road
12

Turn left onto West Breese Road

0.3 mi · 53 sec · West Breese Road
13

Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway
14

Continue on South Metcalf Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Metcalf Street
15

Turn left onto West Elm Street

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Elm Street
16

Turn right onto South Jameson Avenue

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Jameson Avenue
17

Turn right onto North Cole Street

4.3 mi · 5 min · North Cole Street
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North West Street
19

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
20

Merge slight left

34 mi · 36 min
21

Continue straight

16 mi · 27 min
22

Turn left onto Canal Street

381 ft · 9 sec · Canal Street
23

Turn right onto North Main Street

7.9 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
24

Turn right onto West High Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West High Street
25

Turn right onto South Main Street

131 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street
26

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 70.6 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 1h 30m 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 31 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.6 miles or 1h 30m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hicksville, 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 141.1 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 70.6 mi from Kettering, OH · 1h 30m into the drive

Downtown Beaverdam, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaverdam, OH

71 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

Huber Heights, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaverdam, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.6 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hicksville, OH

The final approach into Hicksville, 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 Hicksville, 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

$21.90 one way

$43.80 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $24.30 $48.61
premium $4.91 $27.27 $54.54
diesel $5.61 $31.15 $62.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.3 0 $14.82 $6.77
Efficient EV 35.3 0 $12.35 $5.64
EV Truck/SUV 56.4 0 $19.75 $9.03

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (65% 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 Saturday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hicksville, OH

Late night in Hicksville on Saturday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

19 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 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 Hicksville, OH covers 141.1 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Far Hills Avenue, South Main Street, South Patterson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 70.6 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 $21.90 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.

The drive from Kettering, OH to Hicksville, OH is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

The route from Kettering, OH to Hicksville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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