Trip from Mad River, OH to Kettering, OH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 675, Dayton Road, East Stroop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Mad River, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Mad River, OH to Kettering, OH?

The route from Mad River, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Mad River, OH to Kettering, OH?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

26.2 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 42m

8 AM

0h 49m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 45m

5 PM

0h 49m

8 PM

0h 40m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mad River, OH to Kettering, OH covers 26.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 675, Dayton Road, East Stroop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on I 675. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Mad River, OH to Kettering, OH covers 26.2 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 675 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Dayton Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Dayton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 675): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

1.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | Dayton Road

At end of road, turn right onto Dayton Road

Navigation decision point

4

7.5 mi into trip | ~16m in

Turn left toward I 675 South: Cincinnati

Navigation decision point

Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati

5

7.8 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 675

Merge onto I 675

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

21.6 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple 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 10 Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple R...

6

22.4 mi into trip | ~34m in | East Stroop Road

Turn left onto East Stroop Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 675	13.7 mi	15m
Dayton Road	5.1 mi	9m
East Stroop Road	3.8 mi	7m
South Tecumseh Road	0.9 mi	3m
Wynn Road	0.7 mi	2m
East Main Street	0.5 mi	<1m
Indian Ripple Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Springfield Road	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 675 — 13.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wynn Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Wynn Road

2

Continue on South Tecumseh Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · South Tecumseh Road

3

At end of road, turn right onto Dayton Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Dayton Road

4

Continue on East Main Street

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East Main Street

5

Continue on Dayton Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Dayton Road

6

Continue on C-148

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Springfield Road

7

Continue on SR 444

0.1 mi · 11 sec · SR 444

8

Turn left

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati

9

Merge onto I 675

14 mi · 15 min · I 675

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 10 Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

12

Turn left onto East Stroop Road

3.8 mi · 7 min · East Stroop Road

Use the left lane.

13

Arrive at destination

West Stroop Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.07 one way

$8.13 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$4.51	$9.03
premium	$4.91	$5.06	$10.13
diesel	$5.61	$5.78	$11.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.9	$2.75	$1.26
Efficient EV	6.6	$2.29	$1.05
EV Truck/SUV	10.5	$3.67	$1.68

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mad River, OH

Late night in Mad River on Friday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kettering, OH

Late night in Kettering on Friday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

42m 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 Mad River, OH to Kettering, OH covers 26.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.