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Trip from Waverly, OH to Kettering, OH

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

93.7 mi

151 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

city in Ohio, United States

Waverly, OH

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city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Kettering, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Waverly, OH to Kettering, OH covers 93.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 35 West, Factory Road, Shakertown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

46.9 miles from Waverly, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 93.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
US 35 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Waverly, OH to Kettering, OH is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waverly, OH to Kettering, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 35 West
Factory Road
Shakertown Road
North Alpha Bellbrook Road
Indian Ripple Road
East Stroop Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 35 West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Emmitt Avenue

17 mi · 23 min · West Emmitt Avenue
2

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

68 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 35 West: Dayton
3

Take the exit slight left

522 ft · 19 sec
4

Turn left onto Factory Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Factory Road
5

Turn right onto Shakertown Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Shakertown Road
6

Turn left onto North Alpha Bellbrook Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Alpha Bellbrook Road
7

Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · Indian Ripple Road
8

Turn left onto East Stroop Road

3.8 mi · 7 min · East Stroop Road
9

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Waverly, OH, or about 48m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.9 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kettering, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Waverly, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Waverly, OH

This is one driving day of about 93.7 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Waverly, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.9 mi from Waverly, OH · 48m into the drive

Downtown Jeffersonville, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jeffersonville, OH

47 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

Chillicothe, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jeffersonville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Waverly, 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

$14.54 one way

$29.08 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $16.14 $32.28
premium $4.91 $18.11 $36.22
diesel $5.61 $20.69 $41.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.84 $4.50
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.20 $3.75
EV Truck/SUV 37.5 0 $13.12 $6.00

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Waverly, OH

Evening in Waverly on Wednesday

Local time

5:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kettering, OH

Evening in Kettering on Wednesday

Local time

5:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Jeffersonville, OH

47 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

18 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 37m 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 Waverly, OH to Kettering, OH covers 93.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35 West, Factory Road, Shakertown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.9 miles from Waverly, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.54 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 drive from Waverly, OH to Kettering, OH is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waverly, OH to Kettering, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waverly, OH to Kettering, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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