This 226.4-mile journey from Island Creek to Kettering, Ohio, is a manageable one-day adventure, taking approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like County Road 56, Cadiz-Steubenville Road, and Cadiz-Piedmont Road, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $34 for fuel for this trip. The route offers a straightforward drive through the Midwest, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.1 miles from Island Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
75.9 mi
1h 23m
West Freeway
54.1 mi
59m
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi
24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi
22m
I 675
15.5 mi
17m
US 22
14.7 mi
15m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi
10m
SR 213
4.7 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Creek, OH and Kettering, OH.
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Start on Costonia Mt Tabor Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Costonia Mt Tabor Road
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Continue on County Road 56
1.1 mi·2 min·County Road 56
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 213
4.7 mi·8 min·SR 213
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
5
Merge onto US 22
15 mi·15 min·US 22
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Continue on US 22
8.4 mi·10 min·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue on US 22
17 mi·22 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
8
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
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Continue on US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dewey Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
13
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 723
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
15
Merge onto I 70
76 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
1.0 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Continue on I 70
54 mi·59 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 44Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, CincinnatiUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 44AToward I 675 South: CincinnatiUse the right lane.
21
Continue on I 675
16 mi·17 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 10Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple RoadUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Indian Ripple Road
24
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi·7 min·East Stroop Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 50-minute duration, starting your drive from Island Creek in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Kettering comfortably. Since this is a one-day trip with only one suggested stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, as navigating local roads can sometimes be less predictable in terms of readily available stations compared to major highways. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with your chosen GPS or map app beforehand, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive means staying on course is key.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.1 miles from Island Creek, OH, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.1 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kettering, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Island Creek, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Island Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 224.3 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Island Creek, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 148.1 and 219.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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148.1 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|I 70 / South Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / South Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
203.2 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
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203.5 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
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203.8 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
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219.6 mi into trip|~4h 17m in
Take the exit toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple R...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.81 one way
$69.62 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$38.63
$77.27
premium
$4.91
$43.35
$86.70
diesel
$5.61
$49.52
$99.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.3
0
$23.55
$10.77
Efficient EV
56.1
0
$19.63
$8.97
EV Truck/SUV
89.7
1
$31.40
$14.36
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Island Creek, OH
Late night
in Island Creek on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kettering, OH
Late night
in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 216.5
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 208.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads will likely feel more intimate and winding, rather than a fast-paced interstate experience. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' to note, be prepared for frequent adjustments as you navigate the local network. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it a more hands-on driving experience.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.9 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 148.1 miles in near I 70 / South Innerbelt.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 224.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 148.1 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 203.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Island Creek, OH to Kettering, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
203.2 mi in|~3h 57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 224.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.9 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 148.1 miles (I 70 / South Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 203.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Kettering, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
