Kenton, OH Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Kenton, OH works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 111 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Kenton, OH spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
158.1 mi
West Chester, OH
Quickest Drive
1h 38m
Toledo, OH
Plan Around Kenton, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Kenton, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Kenton, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Kenton, OH
Driving from Kenton, OH
Expect an average of 111 miles and about 2h 22m behind the wheel when leaving Kenton, OH. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 140 miles (2h 51m), while the shortest is just 75 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Kenton, OH most often head toward Cuyahoga Falls, OH (139.9 mi, 2h 50m), Akron, OH (134.8 mi, 2h 42m), Cincinnati, OH (127.6 mi, 2h 51m), Dayton, OH (77.6 mi, 1h 48m), and Toledo, OH (74.9 mi, 1h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 111-mile trip from Kenton, OH, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Kenton, OH and 1 routes heading into Kenton, OH, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 75 to 140 miles.
The longest mapped route from Kenton, OH covers 140 miles and takes approximately 2h 51m. Shorter options start at just 75 miles.
The average route from Kenton, OH runs about 111 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 111-mile trip from Kenton, OH costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Kenton, OH include Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Akron, OH, Cincinnati, OH and Dayton, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Kenton, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,607
Median Income
$47,667
Median Home Value
$98,100
Median Age
41.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Kenton, OH
Kenton is a city in Hardin County which is in Northwest Ohio.
1 North Main-North Detroit Street Historic District. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Hardin County Courthouse. A limestone and granite courthouse built in 1915 in the neoclassical style. (updated Aug 2019) Hardin County Historical Museum. (updated Nov 2018)
Hardin County Fair, 14134 Fairground Rd, ☏ +1 419-675-2396. (updated Nov 2018)
Salsa's Mexican Grill, 1237 E Columbus St, ☏ +1 419-674-4343. (updated Nov 2018) En Lai Chinese Restaurant, 955 E Columbus St, ☏ +1 419-675-2382. (updated Nov 2018) 1 Jitterz Coffee (Islay's), 23 N Detroit St, ☏ +1 419 675-0901, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2018)
1 Michael Angelo's Pizza, 215 S Detroit St (One block south of the Courthouse. Building is covered in murals.), ☏ +1 419 673-7101. Has a bar. (updated Dec 2018)
1 B&J Motel, 1107 E Franklin St, ☏ +1 419-673-1247. (updated Nov 2018)
Kenton lies on US68, as well as SR53, SR67, SR 68, and SR309.
Travel tips adapted from Kenton on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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