Origin
Riverside, OH
Afternoon in Riverside on Saturday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverside, OH to Kettering, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 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 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, OH
Roman Verton
Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverside, OH to Kettering, OH covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mill Creek Expressway, River Road, Far Hills Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.3 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 41.3 mi | 50m |
| River Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 675 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Freeman Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street Viaduct | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 41.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on River Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
River Road
2
Continue on River Road
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Road
3
Continue on US 50
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
4
Continue on US 50; SR 264
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
6th Street Viaduct
5
Continue on US 50; SR 264
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
·
West 6th Street
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Freeman Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
484 ft
·
20 sec
Toward Freeman Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right
245 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Freeman Avenue North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Freeman Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeman Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Winchell Avenue
469 ft
·
11 sec
·
Winchell Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
12
Merge onto I 75
41 mi
·
50 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 675
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 675
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
17
Turn left onto SR 48
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
19
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 27.3 miles from Riverside, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Freeman Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Freeman Avenue
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Freeman Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Freeman Avenue
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn right toward Freeman Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Freeman Avenue North
7
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
7
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 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 | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
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
Afternoon in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
W 16 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
77°F
Lincoln Heights, OH
27 mi in
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 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 12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
54.7 mi in 1h 12m, mostly highway — 41.3 mi of that is on Mill Creek Expressway.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.3 mi on Mill Creek Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and River Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Riverside, OH to Kettering, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Freeman Avenue North along the way.
Freeman Avenue North
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.3 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kettering, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kettering, OH before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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