Origin
Clayton, OH
Late night in Clayton on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clayton, OH to Kettering, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
Clayton, OH to Kettering, OH is 18.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes via SR 49, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region of Ohio, offering a straightforward journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short day trip, or simply connecting two nearby points without much fuss. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays, making it a convenient option for those looking for simplicity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 49 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Ludlow Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Salem Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brookville Salem Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Talmadge Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 49
— 11.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Talmadge Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Talmadge Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Salem Street
3
Continue on Brookville Salem Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Brookville Salem Road
4
Turn left onto SR 49
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 49
5
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 49
Exit 26
Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on West 1st Street
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 1st Street
7
Continue on West 1st Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 1st Street
8
Continue on West 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 1st Street
9
Turn right onto SR 48
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ludlow Street
10
Turn left onto SR 48
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stout Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on SR 48
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
14
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Salem Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Salem Street
Navigation decision point
9
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 48 / North Ludlow Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / North Ludlow Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 48 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
West Stroop Road
Turn right onto West Stroop Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.84 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Kettering, OH
Late night in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
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
28 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 63% of the journey taking place on such roads. You'll experience stretches that feel quite like a highway, including one continuous segment of 11.9 miles on SR 49. The main roads you'll navigate include SR 49, Far Hills Avenue, and North Ludlow Street. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness and speed over winding scenic byways.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on SR 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 49 and Far Hills Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Salem Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (SR 48 / North Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clayton, OH to Kettering, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Trotwood along the way.
Trotwood
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
|
via SR 49
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on SR 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (SR 48 / North Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kettering, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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