Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Covedale, OH
Jonathan Valdes
The drive from Kettering, OH to Covedale, OH covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, I 675, Far Hills Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 37.7 mi | 45m |
| I 675 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Montana Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Boudinot Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Glenway Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Sidney Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 86 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,760 veh/hr typical · worst 4,455
Quietest
2 AM
~330 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Covedale, 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 left at fork
Merge onto I 74; US 27; US 52
Take the exit
Turn left onto Montana Avenue
Turn left onto Boudinot Avenue
Turn left onto SR 264
Turn right onto Sidney Road
Turn left onto Covedale Avenue
Turn left onto Western Hills Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 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 50.2 — 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 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
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 I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Montana Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Boudinot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.98 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Kettering on Friday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Covedale on Friday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
67°F
Forest Park, OH
26 mi in
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.
52.3 mi in 1h 11m, mostly highway — 37.7 mi of that is on I 75.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 675. 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 52.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 45.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
618 ft
Total Descent
736 ft
Highest Point
1,006 ft
Elevation Range
465 ft
Founded 1955
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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