Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kettering, OH
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Batavia, OH
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If you are planning to travel from Kettering to Batavia, you are looking at a manageable 60.6-mile journey through Ohio. The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, this route is highly efficient for a quick regional excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-75, the Circle Freeway, and the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Because the entire trip stays within the Midwest region, the transition between these two points is seamless and straightforward. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that allows you to reach your destination with minimal time behind the wheel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 25.5 mi | 29m |
| Circle Freeway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| I 675 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Batavia, OH.
Start on West Stroop Road
Turn right onto SR 48
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 675
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 275
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 32
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Kettering, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Batavia on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of interstate transit and highway driving, providing a consistent pace for the duration of the 1 hour and 16-minute trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 25.5 miles on I-75, where you can settle into a steady rhythm. While the route relies heavily on major roads, the transition from the interstate to the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway changes the feel of the drive as you move toward Batavia. Expect a functional, efficient experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, secondary roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
881 ft
Total Descent
1,295 ft
Highest Point
1,006 ft
Elevation Range
416 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kettering, OH and Batavia, OH, road signs point toward Newtown and Union Township.
Newtown
Union Township
Batavia is in Clermont County, Ohio. This article includes both the village of Batavia, as well as Batavia Township which surrounds it.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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