Origin
McLean, OH
Morning in McLean on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McLean, OH to Kettering, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McLean, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
McLean, OH to Kettering, OH is 53.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via US 35, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Ohio. It's a short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, this route is best suited for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours or scenic exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US 35, which forms the backbone of this journey. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 39.7 miles, all on US 35. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, transitioning from US 35 to East Stroop Road and Old United States Highway 35 Southeast as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and East Stroop Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near SR 753.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (SR 753): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 45.1 miles (Shakertown Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 753
At end of road, turn right onto SR 753
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Shakertown Road
Turn right onto Shakertown Road
Navigation decision point
5
46.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
C-36 / Indian Ripple Road
Turn right onto C-36 / Indian Ripple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
East Stroop Road
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 | 39.7 mi | 43m |
| East Stroop Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Old United States Highway 35 Southeast | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Indian Ripple Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Alpha Bellbrook Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cisco Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| SR 753 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Factory Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 39.7 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLean, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Co 149
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Boyd Road Southeast
2
Continue on Co 146
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cisco Road
3
Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35 Southeast
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Old United States Highway 35 Southeast
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 753
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
SR 753
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto US 35
40 mi
·
43 min
·
US 35
7
Take the exit
523 ft
·
19 sec
8
Turn left onto T-48
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Factory Road
9
Turn right onto Shakertown Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Shakertown Road
10
Turn left onto North Alpha Bellbrook Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Alpha Bellbrook Road
11
Turn right onto C-36
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Indian Ripple Road
Use the straight lane.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from McLean, OH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from McLean, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kettering, OH
The final approach into Kettering, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.33 one way
$16.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Kettering, OH
Morning in Kettering on Friday
Local time
6:15 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
17 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 13m 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 McLean, OH to Kettering, OH covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, East Stroop Road, Old United States Highway 35 Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from McLean, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.33 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 straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (SR 753): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 45.1 miles (Shakertown Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from McLean, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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