Origin
Englewood, OH
Late night in Englewood on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Englewood, 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
26m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Englewood, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
This quick 21.6-mile drive from Englewood to Kettering, Ohio, will take about 28 minutes, making it a perfect, easy day trip. With no highway driving involved, expect a local feel throughout your journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, so this is a very budget-friendly option. Given its short distance and straightforward path, this route is best enjoyed in a single stretch, offering a convenient way to connect two points within the Midwest region. You'll primarily navigate through local streets, so plan for a more engaged driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 10.9 mi | 17m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Ludlow Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Monument Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stout Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 10.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on US 40; SR 48
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 48
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Monument Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 48
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ludlow Street
4
Turn left onto SR 48
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stout Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on SR 48
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
8
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 48 / North Ludlow Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / North Ludlow Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 48 / Stout Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / Stout Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 48 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
West Stroop Road
Turn right onto West Stroop Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with your journey primarily following West Monument Avenue, North Ludlow Street, and Stout Street. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable here due to the frequent turns and city navigation. This means you'll be constantly interacting with traffic signals and intersections, requiring your full attention as you make your way through the local landscape. The drive is characterized by its frequent changes in direction rather than sustained speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near SR 48 / North Ludlow Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (SR 48 / North Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (SR 48 / Stout Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (SR 48 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on South 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 10 miles (SR 48 / North Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (SR 48 / Stout Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (SR 48 / South Main 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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