Origin
Fort McKinley, OH
Morning in Fort McKinley on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort McKinley, 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
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort McKinley, OH
Maarten Ceulemans
Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
Fort McKinley to Kettering is 9.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Salem Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a highway cruise. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transition between locations, perfect for a same-day journey without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
| Stout Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Free Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Avenue
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort McKinley, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
70 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right
57 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right onto Free Pike
434 ft
·
10 sec
·
Free Pike
5
Turn right onto Salem Avenue
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Avenue
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Free Pike
Turn right onto Free Pike
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 48 / North Ludlow Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / North Ludlow Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 48 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 48 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.04 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Kettering, OH
Morning in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
10:36 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating city streets for the entire 9.8 miles. With a highway share of 0%, expect a consistent pace dictated by local traffic and signals rather than high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 3.6 miles along Salem Avenue, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before more turns appear. This drive will feel like moving through connected urban and suburban areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Salem Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive.
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 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Free Pike): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 3.6 miles on Salem Avenue. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Free Pike): 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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