Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
152 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
The drive from Willard, OH to Kettering, OH covers 152 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Walton Street West, Columbus-Sandusky Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.17 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76 miles from Willard, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 152 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walton Street West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbus-Sandusky Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| STATE ROUTE 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Sandusky Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sandusky Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marion Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Willard, OH and Kettering, OH.
Start on West Tiffin Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Walton Street West
Turn left onto South Main Street
Continue on Columbus-Sandusky Road
Continue on STATE ROUTE 4
Continue on State Route 4
Continue on North Sandusky Avenue
Continue on South Sandusky Avenue
Turn slight right onto Marion Road
Turn right
Continue on North Main Street
Turn right onto Klerx Avenue
Turn left onto North Prospect Street
Continue on Marion-Marysville Road
Take the ramp right
Keep slight left to continue on US 33 West, US 36 West, SR 4 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
Turn right onto State Route 334
Turn left
Merge slight left onto US Route 68
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on West National Road
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kettering, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Willard, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Willard, OH
This is one driving day of about 152 miles and 2h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76 mi from Willard, OH · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 76 miles from Willard, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kettering, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.17 one way
$44.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $25.39 | $50.77 |
| premium | $4.79 | $28.66 | $57.33 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $25.76 | $51.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.28 | $9.73 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Willard on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
Columbus, OH
76 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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