Origin
Huber Heights, OH
Morning in Huber Heights on Sunday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huber Heights, 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
23m
Distance
13 mi
21 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huber Heights, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 13 miles through the heart of Ohio, this short trip from Huber Heights to Kettering is a straightforward local commute. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $2, this journey is incredibly cost-effective and simple to manage. Because both locations sit within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive. It is an ideal route for those looking for a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Troy Pike | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Fishburg Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Keowee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Patterson Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rosebury Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Troy Pike
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huber Heights, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Rosebury Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosebury Drive
2
Turn right onto Fishburg Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fishburg Road
3
Turn left onto SR 202
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Troy Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Valley Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Valley Street
5
Turn left onto North Keowee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Keowee Street
6
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
7
Turn left onto South Saint Clair Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Saint Clair Street
8
Continue on South Patterson Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Patterson Boulevard
9
Turn slight left onto SR 48
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on SR 48
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
12
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fishburg Road
Turn right onto Fishburg Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 202 / Old Troy Pike
Turn left onto SR 202 / Old Troy Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Keowee Street
Turn left onto North Keowee Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Saint Clair Street
Turn left onto South Saint Clair Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.04 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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 Sunday
Local time
11:51 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
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
23m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate the city streets using a combination of Old Troy Pike, Far Hills Avenue, and South Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.4-mile segment along Old Troy Pike, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. Since the route is entirely local, you will spend your time navigating through urban environments rather than open stretches of road. Stay alert at intersections, as the constant turning requires more active focus than a standard highway cruise.
Only 0% 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: 5.4 mi on Old Troy Pike.
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 0.3 miles in near Fishburg Road.
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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fishburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 202 / Old Troy Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (North Keowee Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 5.4 miles on Old Troy Pike. 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 0.3 miles (Fishburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 202 / Old Troy Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (North Keowee 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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