Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Franklin, OH
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If you are looking to travel from Kettering to Franklin, Ohio, you are in for a quick 14.3-mile trip that typically takes around 21 minutes. This short drive is perfect for a single-day excursion and doesn't require any overnight planning. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit across the Midwest. Since the route is entirely contained within Ohio, you will remain in the same region for the duration of your trip. It is a straightforward connection that works well for commuters or anyone needing a reliable, fast way to reach their destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 675 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 75 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East 2nd Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Riley Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Franklin, 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
Turn right onto SR 73
Turn left onto SR 73 Truck
Turn right onto East 5th Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 675
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads like Far Hills Avenue with faster interstate segments. Approximately 51% of your journey is spent on highways, specifically utilizing I-675 and I-75 to gain momentum. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 3.6-mile segment on I-675, providing a brief period of steady highway cruising. As you move from the local streets onto the interstates, the character of the drive shifts from typical suburban navigation to standard highway flow. It is a functional, efficient route that minimizes time spent behind the wheel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 675): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
236 ft
Total Descent
559 ft
Highest Point
1,046 ft
~0.6 mi in
Elevation Range
362 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kettering, OH to Franklin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springboro along the way.
Springboro
Franklin is a city in Warren County, Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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