If you are planning a trip from Brookville to Kettering, expect a 136.6-mile journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes to complete. Because this route involves navigating local roads rather than major interstates, it is best suited as a focused one-day excursion. You should budget about $20 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip that provides the flexibility to head out in the morning and arrive well before dinner, making it an efficient choice for your travel plans.
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
73.4 miles from Brookville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 35
97.2 mi
1h 49m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
28.9 mi
33m
East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi
9m
East Stroop Road
3.8 mi
7m
Indian Ripple Road
3.4 mi
6m
Luhrig Road
2 mi
7m
South Plains Road
1.7 mi
2m
North Alpha Bellbrook Road
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 97.2 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, OH and Kettering, OH.
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Start on Luhrig Road
2.0 mi·7 min·Luhrig Road
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At end of road, turn right onto SR 682
1.7 mi·2 min·South Plains Road
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
108 ft·3 sec·SR 682
4
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi·46 sec·SR 682
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pomeroy, Chillicothe
6
Merge onto US 33; US 50; SR 32
0.3 mi·18 sec·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32
0.7 mi·47 sec·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 50; SR 32
7.1 mi·9 min·East Bentbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 50; SR 32
28 mi·32 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
418 ft·10 sec
12
Turn right onto US 35
30 mi·35 min·US 35
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
68 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 35
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
14
Take the exit
523 ft·19 sec
15
Turn left onto T-48
0.2 mi·40 sec·Factory Road
16
Turn right onto Shakertown Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·Shakertown Road
17
Turn left onto North Alpha Bellbrook Road
1.2 mi·2 min·North Alpha Bellbrook Road
18
Turn right onto C-36
3.4 mi·6 min·Indian Ripple Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi·7 min·East Stroop Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, plan to leave early in the day to give yourself plenty of time to navigate the local roads at a comfortable pace. You only need to build in one stop during the 136.6-mile trek, which provides a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel for the remainder of the trip. Given the nature of these local roads, stay alert for frequent direction changes and varying speed limits. Because the total duration is just over two and a half hours, you have the advantage of scheduling your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours. Keep your $20 fuel budget handy and enjoy the flexibility that comes with this manageable, single-day route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.4 miles from Brookville, OH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.2 miles.
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 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 33m 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 24m
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 Brookville, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Brookville, OH
This is one driving day of about 146.9 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Brookville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 35 for about 97.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 143.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.1 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pomeroy, Chillicothe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pome...
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4.7 mi into trip|~12m in|US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35 toward US 35 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
5
138.3 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|Shakertown Road
Turn right onto Shakertown Road
Navigation decision point
6
143.1 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|East Stroop Road
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.80 one way
$45.60 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$25.30
$50.61
premium
$4.91
$28.39
$56.78
diesel
$5.61
$32.43
$64.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.1
0
$15.42
$7.05
Efficient EV
36.7
0
$12.85
$5.88
EV Truck/SUV
58.8
0
$20.57
$9.40
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Brookville, OH
Late night
in Brookville on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kettering, OH
Late night
in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Waverly, OH
73 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
19 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
3h 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 126.6
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 141.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this route relies on South Plains Road and US 33 East to navigate the landscape, resulting in a 0% highway share. You will find that there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, as the route is defined by consistent turns rather than long, straightaways. The road's personality is technical and engaging, keeping you active as you transition through the local corridors. Expect a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed interstate travel.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.2 mi on US 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles (US 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 146.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.2 miles on US 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kettering, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles (US 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Kettering, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
