Origin
Russell, OH
Afternoon in Russell on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Russell, 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 24m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Russell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Russell, OH to Kettering, OH covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 73, Far Hills Avenue, Dayton Lebanon Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.5 miles on SR 73. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 73 | 39.5 mi | 54m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Dayton Lebanon Pike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Anderson Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| State Route 48 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Welcome Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Russell Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 73
— 39.5 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on C-6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Russell Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Anderson Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Anderson Road
3
Continue on Welcome Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Welcome Road
4
Turn left onto SR 73
39 mi
·
54 min
·
SR 73
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 48
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 48
6
Continue on SR 48
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dayton Lebanon Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on SR 48
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on SR 48; SR 725
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
9
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
10
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 Russell, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 54.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Anderson Road
At end of road, turn right onto Anderson Road
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 73
Turn left onto SR 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
SR 48 / State Route 48
Turn right onto SR 48 / State Route 48
Navigation decision point
3
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
West Stroop Road
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.92 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.53 | $21.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
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 | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
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
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Centerville, 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
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 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
54.5 mi in 1h 24m, mostly highway — 39.5 mi of that is on SR 73.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.5 mi on SR 73.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 73 and Far Hills Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Anderson Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Russell, OH to Kettering, OH is easy. At 1h 24m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Anderson Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (SR 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (SR 48 / State Route 48): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.5 miles on SR 73. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.8 miles (Anderson Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (SR 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (SR 48 / State Route 48): Navigation decision point.
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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