Origin
Goshen, OH
Late night in Goshen on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goshen, 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
59m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goshen, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt from Goshen to Kettering, expect a straightforward 35.4-mile journey that typically takes about 59 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle without any overnight stops. With fuel costs estimated at just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate through the Ohio Midwest. You will primarily rely on State Route 48, North Broadway Street, and Far Hills Avenue to get from point A to point B. Because the route is so compact, you have the flexibility to make this drive on your own schedule without needing to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 48 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| North Broadway Street | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Goshen Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Dayton Lebanon Pike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Murdock–Goshen Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Bypass 48 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Miller Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 48
— 10.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mulberry Street
2
Turn right onto Goshen Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Goshen Road
3
Continue on Murdock–Goshen Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Murdock–Goshen Road
4
Continue on SR 48
10 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 48
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Bypass 48
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass 48
6
Continue on Miller Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 48
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North Broadway Street
8
Continue on SR 48
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dayton Lebanon Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 48
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on SR 48; SR 725
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
12
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Goshen, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Goshen Road
Turn right onto Goshen Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SR 48 / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
3
35.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
West Stroop Road
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 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
20 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
59m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless cruise down the interstate. Only 29% of this trip consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads and intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 10.3-mile segment on State Route 48, which serves as the primary backbone of the journey. As you transition through the different sections of the route, the character of the road shifts from regional connectors to localized street navigation. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention, especially when maneuvering through the various turns required to reach your destination.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on State Route 48.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Goshen Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Goshen, OH to Kettering, OH is easy. At 59m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Goshen Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (SR 48 / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (West Stroop Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Goshen, OH
Full guide →Goshen is a city of 34,000 people (2019) in northern Indiana. The city is known as a major recreational vehicle and accessories manufacturing center, the home of Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts college, and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the United States.
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 59m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on State Route 48. 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 (Goshen Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (SR 48 / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (West Stroop Road): 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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