This 149.5-mile journey from Coshocton, OH to Kettering, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours to complete. The drive is primarily highway-focused, with 86% of the route utilizing major roads like West Freeway, SR 16, and I-675. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this is an economical option for a Midwest road trip. The route offers a straightforward drive, making it ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these Ohio locations. You can expect a smooth transition as you head west through the heart of Ohio.
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
74.8 miles from Coshocton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Freeway
50.6 mi
54m
SR 16
46.9 mi
53m
I 675
15.5 mi
17m
SR 161
10.5 mi
11m
Granville Street
7.3 mi
9m
I 670
4.5 mi
5m
East Stroop Road
3.8 mi
7m
East Johnstown Road
2.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 50.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coshocton, OH and Kettering, OH.
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Start on SR 541
0.4 mi·49 sec·Walnut Street
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Turn right onto SR 541
0.2 mi·29 sec·South 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto SR 541
0.5 mi·1 min·Chestnut Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
5
Merge onto SR 16; SR 83
47 mi·53 min·SR 16; SR 83
6
Continue on SR 161
11 mi·11 min·SR 161
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 46Toward US 62: New Albany, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 62
0.4 mi·39 sec·Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·51 sec·East Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road
103 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
11
Continue on Johnstown Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 62
116 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
13
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 62
136 ft·1 sec·East Johnstown Road
15
Continue on US 62
2.8 mi·6 min·East Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 62
0.6 mi·1 min·Mill Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
7.3 mi·9 min·Granville Street
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi·5 min·I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 70
51 mi·54 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 44Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 44AToward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
23
Continue on I 675
16 mi·17 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 10Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple RoadUse the slight right lane.
25
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Indian Ripple Road
26
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi·7 min·East Stroop Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Trip Plan
Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and take advantage of the 3-hour duration for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of around $23, you won't need frequent fill-ups, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch without a major change in direction is 50.6 miles on West Freeway, so plan your pit stops accordingly. Given the highway-focused nature of the drive, keeping an eye on traffic around larger towns will be the most crucial on-road consideration. This route offers flexibility, so you can adjust your pace as needed.
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 74.8 miles from Coshocton, OH, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 32m 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 Coshocton, 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 Coshocton, OH
This is one driving day of about 149.5 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Coshocton, 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 West Freeway for about 50.6 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 58.9 and 144.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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58.9 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
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128.4 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
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128.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
8
129.1 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
8
144.9 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple R...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.20 one way
$46.40 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$25.75
$51.50
premium
$4.91
$28.89
$57.79
diesel
$5.61
$33.01
$66.02
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: 52.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.9
0
$15.70
$7.18
Efficient EV
37.4
0
$13.08
$5.98
EV Truck/SUV
59.8
0
$20.93
$9.57
Gas CO2
52 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 16, 2026
Origin
Coshocton, OH
Night
in Coshocton on Sunday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kettering, OH
Night
in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
10:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph36% chanceLive forecast
48°F
New Albany, OH
75 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
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
3h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 141.5
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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 136.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 149.5-mile trip. With 86% of the route on major roads, you'll spend most of your time on West Freeway, SR 16, and I-675. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.6 miles on West Freeway, allowing for a consistent pace. While largely a highway experience, the profile suggests a focus on efficient travel rather than scenic detours. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal fuss, featuring smooth, predictable driving conditions.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.6 mi on West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and SR 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 149.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coshocton, OH and Kettering, OH, road signs point toward Johnstown and Cincinnati.
Johnstown
58.9 mi in|~1h 9m
Cincinnati
128.4 mi in|~2h 30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 149.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.6 miles on West Freeway. 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 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Kettering, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
