This 197.1-mile drive from Crawford, OH to Kettering, OH is a straightforward, single-day trip taking approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes. With 74% of the route on highways, it's a focused drive primarily utilizing I-70 and West Freeway. The estimated fuel cost is around $31, making it an economical option for a quick regional journey within the Midwest. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll experience a consistent driving feel for most of the way, making it easy to plan your progress.
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
98.6 miles from Crawford, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
75.9 mi
1h 23m
West Freeway
54.1 mi
59m
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi
24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi
22m
I 675
15.5 mi
17m
East Stroop Road
3.8 mi
7m
John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawford, OH and Kettering, OH.
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Start on Toot Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Toot Road
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Turn slight left onto SR 9
0.4 mi·45 sec·Cadiz-Jewett Road
3
Take the ramp onto US 250
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 250
4
Merge onto US 22; US 250
0.5 mi·41 sec·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue on US 22
17 mi·22 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
6
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
7
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dewey Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 723
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
13
Merge onto I 70
76 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
1.0 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on I 70
54 mi·59 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 44Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 44AToward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
19
Continue on I 675
16 mi·17 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 10Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple RoadUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Indian Ripple Road
22
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
For this 3 hour and 53 minute drive, departing mid-morning is a good strategy to avoid potential rush hour congestion. With only one planned stop suggested, you have ample flexibility to adjust your schedule. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 75.9 miles on I-70, so plan your refueling and rest breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longer highway segments, and consider a quick stop around the midpoint of your journey to stretch your legs. The $31 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for unforeseen circumstances.
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 98.6 miles from Crawford, OH, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.6 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Crawford, 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 Crawford, OH
This is one driving day of about 197.1 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Crawford, 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 I 70 for about 75.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 120.9 and 192.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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120.9 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|I 70 / South Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / South Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
176 mi into trip|~3h 24m 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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176.3 mi into trip|~3h 25m 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
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176.7 mi into trip|~3h 25m 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
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192.5 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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
$30.59 one way
$61.18 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$33.95
$67.90
premium
$4.91
$38.09
$76.19
diesel
$5.61
$43.52
$87.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.1
0
$20.70
$9.46
Efficient EV
49.3
0
$17.25
$7.88
EV Truck/SUV
78.8
0
$27.59
$12.61
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Crawford, OH
Late night
in Crawford on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kettering, OH
Late night
in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
W 16 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
49°F
Geneva, OH
99 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
29 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 53m 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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 190.3
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 183.5
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 experience for the majority of this 197.1-mile journey, with 74% of the drive taking place on major roadways like I-70. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.9 miles, predominantly on I-70, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is largely highway, you'll transition onto roads like Cadiz Road, providing some variation before reaching Kettering. This route offers a practical, efficient way to cover ground without extensive detours or complex navigation.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.9 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120.9 miles in near I 70 / South Innerbelt.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 197.1 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 120.9 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.3 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.
On the drive from Crawford, OH to Kettering, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
176 mi in|~3h 24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 197.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.9 miles on I 70. 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 120.9 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.3 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 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Kettering, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
