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Trip from Greenville, OH to Kettering, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

41 mi

66 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Darke County, Ohio, United States

Greenville, OH

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city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Kettering, OH

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Trip Overview

Greenville, OH to Kettering, OH is 41 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Dayton Road and SR 49, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio and the Midwest, offering a straightforward drive between two familiar locations. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, so don't expect high-speed highway cruising for the entire distance. It's a short enough trip to easily complete in a single day, making it ideal for a quick visit or errand.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dayton Road 17 mi 19m
SR 49 10 mi 14m
South Dayton Greenville Pike 5.1 mi 5m
Far Hills Avenue 3.4 mi 6m
Sweitzer Street 1.1 mi 1m
North Ludlow Street 1 mi 1m
South Main Street 1 mi 1m
North State Street 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dayton Road — 17 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, OH and Kettering, OH.

1

Start on this road

36 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Public Square

112 ft · 2 sec · Public Square
3

Enter roundabout onto South Broadway

297 ft · 6 sec · South Broadway
4

Continue on South Broadway

0.3 mi · 23 sec · South Broadway
5

Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
6

Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Pine Street
7

Turn left onto SR 49

1.1 mi · 1 min · Sweitzer Street
8

Continue on SR 49

17 mi · 19 min · Dayton Road
9

Continue on SR 49

0.7 mi · 47 sec · North State Street
10

Continue on SR 49

5.1 mi · 5 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49

10.0 mi · 14 min · SR 49
Exit 26 Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on West 1st Street

381 ft · 6 sec · West 1st Street
13

Continue on West 1st Street

35 ft · 1 sec · West 1st Street
14

Continue on West 1st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 1st Street
15

Turn right onto SR 48

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Ludlow Street
16

Turn left onto SR 48

489 ft · 14 sec · Stout Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto SR 48

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
18

Continue on SR 48

3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto West Stroop Road

52 ft · 1 sec · West Stroop Road
20

Arrive at destination

West Stroop Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Englewood, OH

21 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.

Popular next leg

Englewood, OH to Kettering, OH

15.6 mi · 26m

Pacing Suggestions

Dayton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Greenville, 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

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Public Square

Turn right onto Public Square

Navigation decision point

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Broadway

Enter roundabout onto South Broadway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 49; SR 121 / Pine Street

Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121 / Pine Street

Navigation decision point

9
25 mi into trip | ~29m in | SR 49

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26 Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
5
36.6 mi into trip | ~47m 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

$6.36 one way

$12.73 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.06 $14.12
premium $4.91 $7.92 $15.85
diesel $5.61 $9.05 $18.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.62

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Greenville, OH

Late night in Greenville on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Clear

SE 2 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 7:11PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 7:11PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Kettering, OH

Late night in Kettering on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Mostly Clear

SE 2 to 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 7:11PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 7:11PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

49°F

Englewood, OH

21 mi in

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

1 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

55m 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?

This route is primarily surface roads, with only about 24% on highways. You'll experience a 17-mile stretch on Dayton Road before transitioning to other local routes. Expect to encounter more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you move away from any highway segments. The overall driving experience will be more about navigating local traffic and less about covering long distances quickly.

Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on Dayton Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Public Square.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 41 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 (Public Square): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (SR 49; SR 121 / Pine Street): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Greenville, OH to Kettering, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Trotwood along the way.

Trotwood

25 mi in | ~29m | via SR 49

About the Cities

Starting in Greenville, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1795

Greenville is a city of 13,000 people (2020) in the Miami - Scioto basins, and the county seat of Darke County, Ohio.

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 55m. Total distance: 41 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17 miles on Dayton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kettering, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 (Public Square): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (SR 49; SR 121 / Pine 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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