Origin
Kettering, OH
Afternoon in Kettering on Thursday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, OH to Mad River, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Kettering, OH to Mad River, OH covers 26.5 miles and takes about 41m 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, SR 444, Springfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 26.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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. 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 Mad River, OH is easy. At 41m 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 Mad River, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Ripple Road | — | — |
| SR 444 | — | — |
| Springfield Road | — | — |
| Dayton Road | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| South Tecumseh Road | — | — |
| Wynn 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 Mad River, 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
7.7 mi
·
8 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward SR 444: Enon
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
SR 444: Enon
7
Turn right onto Springfield Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Springfield Road
8
Continue on Dayton Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Dayton Road
9
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on Dayton Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Dayton Road
11
Turn left onto South Tecumseh Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tecumseh Road
12
Continue on Wynn Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynn Road
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.23 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Mad River, OH
Afternoon in Mad River on Thursday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
41m 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 Mad River, OH covers 26.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indian Ripple Road, SR 444, Springfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 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 $4.11 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.
The drive from Kettering, OH to Mad River, OH is easy. At 41m 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 Mad River, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kettering, OH to Mad River, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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