Origin
Eaton, OH
Morning in Eaton on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eaton, OH to Kettering, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eaton, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
This 28.9-mile drive from Eaton to Kettering, Ohio, is a straightforward local journey that will take you about 44 minutes to complete. With no highway driving involved, this route is best suited as a single-day trip, perfect for a quick commute or a short excursion within the Midwest region. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $4, making it an economical option. Expect a drive with frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. Given its short distance and duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to depart and how you pace yourself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 13.4 mi | 20m |
| West 3rd Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| C.J. Mclin Jr Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Dayton Eaton Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 13.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on US 35; SR 122
13 mi
·
20 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on US 35
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 35
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Dayton Eaton Pike
4
Continue on US 35
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West 3rd Street
5
Turn right onto US 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
6
Continue on US 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway
7
Continue on US 35
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
C.J. Mclin Jr Expressway
8
Continue on US 35; SR 4
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 35
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
C.J. Mclin Jr Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Perry Street, Ludlow Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
447 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn straight onto South Perry Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Perry Street
13
Turn left onto Stout Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Stout Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on SR 48
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
17
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
18.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 35 / C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
Turn right onto US 35 / C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
Navigation decision point
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Perry Street, Ludlow Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Perry Street, Ludlow Street
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 48 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
29 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
West Stroop Road
Turn right onto West Stroop Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.00 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
26 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
44m 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?
Prepare for a "turn-heavy local drive" as you navigate through Ohio on roads like East Main Street and Dayton Eaton Pike. This route has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on local roads the entire way. There isn't a "longest stretch" to speak of, indicating a constant need to adjust your direction. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on navigating through towns and communities rather than long, open stretches. It's a hands-on driving experience that requires your attention to follow the turns.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in near US 35 / C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 29 miles you will encounter 6 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 18.5 miles (US 35 / C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on West Main Street. 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 18.5 miles (US 35 / C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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