Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Greenville, OH
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Kettering, OH to Greenville, OH is 40.9 miles and takes about 56 minutes via SR 49, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Ohio, making it an easy local excursion. The route is primarily surface roads with a significant highway component, offering a mixed driving experience. It's ideal for a quick getaway or an errand run without committing a full day to travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 49 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Salem Avenue | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Stewart Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Greenville, OH.
Start on West Stroop Road
Turn left onto SR 48
Continue on SR 48
Turn left onto West Stewart Street
Turn right onto South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
Continue on West Riverview Avenue
Turn left onto Salem Avenue
Take the exit onto SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 121
Continue on SR 49; SR 118; SR 502; SR 571
Enter roundabout onto Public Square
Continue on Public Square
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 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 0 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Salem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
49°F
Englewood, OH
20 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.
This drive features a 55% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your 56 minutes on faster roads like SR 49. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 22.6 miles on SR 49. Expect the transition from highway driving to surface roads, like Salem Avenue and Far Hills Avenue, to happen around the halfway point. You'll notice the change in speed and traffic flow as you move from more open highway cruising to potentially more local traffic.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Salem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (SR 49): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Founded 1795
Greenville is a city of 13,000 people (2020) in the Miami - Scioto basins, and the county seat of Darke County, Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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