Origin
Kettering, OH
Late night in Kettering on Monday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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Coventry, OH
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The drive from Kettering, OH to Coventry, OH covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, I 675, West Stroop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 46.2 mi | 49m |
| I 675 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| West Stroop Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Hilliard-Rome Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Indian Ripple Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Nike Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Saucony Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,571 veh/hr typical · worst 3,091
Quietest
2 AM
~337 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Coventry, OH.
Start on West Stroop Road
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 675
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Take the exit
Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road
Turn left onto Nike Drive
Turn left onto Saucony Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.7 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 3.9 and 68.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 675
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Hilliard-Rome Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Nike Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.66 one way
$21.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| premium | $4.98 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Monday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Late night in Coventry on Monday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
62°F
Enon, OH
35 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.
69.4 mi in 1h 22m, mostly highway — 46.2 mi of that is on I 70.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 675. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Indian Ripple Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 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: at 3.9 miles (Indian Ripple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 675): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
334 ft
Total Descent
402 ft
Highest Point
1,182 ft
~44.6 mi in
Elevation Range
334 ft
Founded 1955
Founded 1043
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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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