Road Trips from Kettering, OH
Looking for a quick escape from Kettering? You've got options for day trips and longer hauls, all within Ohio. Several routes offer a mix of highway and surface roads, perfect for a relaxed drive. You can hit a national park within a few hours or explore destinations with mostly flat terrain. If you're after a shorter drive, there are options that get you there in about 3 hours, while longer excursions reach up to 4.7 hours, offering more time to explore.
Total Routes
19
Shortest
3h
With Parks Nearby
18
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Willard, OH
3h 12m140.8 mi one way
This 3.2-hour drive is one of your closest options, covering 140.8 miles. It offers a profile that blends highway and surface roads. Unlike some of the longer drives, this one is a straightforward day trip as overnight is not recommended. The terrain is mostly flat, making for an easy cruising experience.
Shelby, OH
3h148 mi one way
At 148 miles and 3 hours, this trip is very similar in distance and time to Willard, OH. The profile is mostly highway, which can make for a quicker journey. Like Willard, it's a day trip with no overnight recommended and features mostly flat terrain.
New Franklin, OH
3h 56m204 mi one way
Hudson, OH
3h 58m208.8 mi one way
Doylestown, OH
3h 39m187.9 mi one way
This 187.9-mile trip takes about 3.7 hours and distinguishes itself by including Cuyahoga Valley National Park among its nearby parks. While the drive score is a solid 8, it's longer than the Shelby or Willard options. The terrain remains mostly flat, and it's not recommended for an overnight stay.
Weekend trip
10 total in this range
Hanover, OH
4h 1m204.7 mi one way
This 204.7-mile route to Hanover takes 4 hours and boasts a high drive score of 9. It's primarily a highway drive with gently rolling terrain, offering a bit more variation than the flatter options. Like most of the other destinations, an overnight stay isn't recommended.
Wellsville, OH
4h 40m236 mi one way
This is one of the longer day trips at 236 miles and 4.7 hours. It has a high drive score of 9 and is mostly highway. The terrain is mostly flat, making it a comfortable drive. An overnight stay is not recommended for this particular route.
Orange, OH
4h 4m217.7 mi one way
Covering 217.7 miles and taking 4.1 hours, this route is notable for having Cuyahoga Valley National Park and other significant parks nearby. The drive score is 8, and it features gently rolling terrain. An overnight stay is not recommended, keeping this focused on a day trip.
Solon, OH
4h 7m218.6 mi one way
Warren, OH
4h 41m246.2 mi one way
At 246.2 miles and 4.7 hours, this is one of the furthest destinations. It has a drive score of 8 and is mostly highway. The terrain is mostly flat. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is among the parks accessible from this route. Overnight stays are not recommended.
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Willard, OH
3h 12m140.8 mi one way
Shelby, OH
3h148 mi one way
Hanover, OH
4h 1m204.7 mi one way
Wellsville, OH
4h 40m236 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat and gently rolling terrain, spring drives offer clear views of the parks like Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
Summer
The summer months are ideal for exploring the parks accessible from these routes, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Fall
Expect consistently enjoyable drives with mostly flat terrain, perfect for viewing autumn foliage near parks like Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
Winter
The mostly flat terrain on these routes ensures manageable drives, though park accessibility may vary.
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