Origin
Franklin, OH
Morning in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, OH to Kettering, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
Franklin to Kettering is 15.4 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I-75 and I-675, 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 region. The route offers a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a quick commute or connecting errands. With only a 22-minute travel time, it's an easy addition to a longer day or a standalone trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 675 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East 6th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Riley Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on this road
187 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East 5th Street
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 5th Street
3
Turn right onto SR 73 Truck
470 ft
·
15 sec
·
Riley Boulevard
4
Turn left onto SR 123
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East 6th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
7
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 675
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 675
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
11
Turn left onto SR 48
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
12
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
13
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.6 — 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
|
East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 123 / East 6th Street
Turn left onto SR 123 / East 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
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
Morning in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 15.4-mile drive is about 56% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on interstates. The longest stretch on highway is 5.6 miles on I-75. You'll transition from highway to surface roads like Far Hills Avenue as you approach your destination. Expect a typical metropolitan driving experience with varying speeds and traffic patterns as you navigate between these two Ohio locations.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 5th Street.
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 15.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 123 / East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Franklin, OH
Full guide →Founded 1796
Franklin is a city in Warren County, Ohio.
Top landmarks
- • Mackinaw Historic District — historic residential area located on the western side of the Great Miami River i...
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 75. 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 (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 123 / East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: 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.
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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