Origin
Riverside, OH
Night in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverside, OH to Kettering, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 8.5-mile drive from Riverside to Kettering, Ohio, will take you about 16 minutes to complete. Primarily using North Smithville Road, Shroyer Road, and Patterson Road, this route is entirely on local roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this trip is perfect as a quick local excursion rather than needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive within the Midwest region, making it an easy addition to any day's plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 3.9 miles along North Smithville Road. As you navigate through familiar local roads, you'll likely encounter frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The character of the drive is consistently that of a local commute, offering a straightforward experience without any high-speed stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Smithville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broughton Place.
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 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broughton Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northcliff Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Springfield Pike): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broughton Place
Turn right onto Broughton Place
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northcliff Drive
Turn right onto Northcliff Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Springfield Pike
At end of road, turn left onto Springfield Pike
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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North Smithville Road
Turn left onto North Smithville Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Patterson Road
Turn right onto Patterson Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Smithville Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Shroyer Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Patterson Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northcliff Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Stroop Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broughton Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Smithville Road
— 3.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on this road
185 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Broughton Place
156 ft
·
13 sec
·
Broughton Place
3
Turn right onto Northcliff Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northcliff Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Springfield Pike
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Springfield Pike
5
Turn left onto North Smithville Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Smithville Road
6
Turn right onto Patterson Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Patterson Road
7
Turn left onto Shroyer Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Shroyer Road
8
Turn right onto East Stroop Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Stroop Road
9
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.64 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Kettering, OH
Night in Kettering on Thursday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
W 16 mph
9% chance
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
26 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
16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Riverside, OH to Kettering, OH covers 8.5 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Smithville Road, Shroyer Road, Patterson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Riverside, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.32 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 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broughton Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northcliff Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Springfield Pike): Navigation decision point.
The route from Riverside, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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