Trip from Park Layne, OH to Kettering, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

19.1 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 29m ★

6 AM

0h 31m

8 AM

0h 37m

10 AM

0h 33m

12 PM

0h 33m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 36m

8 PM

0h 30m

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

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Park Layne, OH

Jan Wright

city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Kettering, OH

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Trip Overview

This 19.1-mile drive from Park Layne to Kettering, Ohio, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 31 minutes. It's an ideal single-day excursion, perfect for a short hop within the Midwest region. The main roads you'll be navigating include SR 4, South Dayton Lakeview Road, and Far Hills Avenue. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route offers an economical way to travel between these two Ohio locations. It’s a straightforward journey that doesn't require any overnight stays, making it a convenient option for a day trip.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 35% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on SR 4, which accounts for the longest continuous segment of driving at 6.7 miles. The road character shifts as you transition between these main thoroughfares, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more local road conditions. Expect a varied feel as you navigate through different parts of the Dayton metropolitan area, with the drive progressing through urban and suburban landscapes.

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

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

SR 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Frayne Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Frayne Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Weinland Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Styer Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Frayne Drive

Turn left onto Frayne Drive

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Weinland Street

Turn left onto Weinland Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Styer Drive

Turn left onto Styer Drive

Navigation decision point

12.3 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward SR 201, SR 202: Valley Street, Troy Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 201, SR 202: Valley Street, Troy Stre...

12.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | North Keowee Street

At end of road, turn left onto North Keowee Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
SR 4	6.7 mi	8m
South Dayton Lakeview Road	3.8 mi	4m
Far Hills Avenue	3.4 mi	6m
South Main Street	1.2 mi	1m
South Dayton-Lakeview Road	1 mi	1m
North Keowee Street	0.6 mi	1m
Styer Drive	0.6 mi	2m
East 3rd Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: SR 4 — 6.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Carpenter Drive

334 ft · 20 sec · West Carpenter Drive

Turn left onto Frayne Drive

295 ft · 18 sec · Frayne Drive

Turn left onto Weinland Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Weinland Street

Turn left onto Styer Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Styer Drive

Turn left onto SR 235

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Dayton-Lakeview Road

Continue on SR 235

3.8 mi · 4 min · South Dayton Lakeview Road

Continue on SR 4

6.7 mi · 8 min · SR 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Toward SR 201, SR 202: Valley Street, Troy Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Valley Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Valley Street

At end of road, turn left onto North Keowee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Keowee Street

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 3rd Street

Turn left onto South Saint Clair Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South Saint Clair Street

Continue on South Patterson Boulevard

0.4 mi · 48 sec · South Patterson Boulevard

Turn slight left onto SR 48

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on SR 48

3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto West Stroop Road

52 ft · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Arrive at destination

West Stroop Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.96 one way

$5.93 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$3.29	$6.58
premium	$4.91	$3.69	$7.38
diesel	$5.61	$4.22	$8.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.7	$2.01	$0.92
Efficient EV	4.8	$1.67	$0.76
EV Truck/SUV	7.6	$2.67	$1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Park Layne, OH

Evening in Park Layne on Thursday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kettering, OH

Evening in Kettering on Thursday

Local time

6:22 PM

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

31m 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 Park Layne, OH to Kettering, OH covers 19.1 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 4, South Dayton Lakeview Road, Far Hills Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Park Layne, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.96 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 route from Park Layne, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Park Layne, OH to Kettering, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Park Layne, OH

Kettering, OH

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

31m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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