Origin
Kettering, OH
Late night in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, OH to Northwood, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
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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Northwood, OH
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Trip Overview
Kettering to Northwood is 69.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via I 675 and US 68, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest. The profile is mostly highway, so expect a straightforward drive. With a duration under two hours and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick trip, whether you're heading out for a day or just need to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Kettering, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 675 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| US 68 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| South Main Street | 8.7 mi | 14m |
| US Route 68 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| SR 4 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| South Detroit Street | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| West Stroop Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| I 70 | 1.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 675
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Northwood, OH.
1
Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Stroop Road
2
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Indian Ripple Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
4
Merge onto I 675
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 675
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
7
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70; SR 4
8
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 68 North: Urbana
10
Merge onto US 68
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 68
11
Enter roundabout onto US 68
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on US 68
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on US 68
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US Route 68
14
Continue on US 68
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Detroit Street
15
Continue on US 68
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn slight left onto SR 638
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 638
17
Turn right onto C-113
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bellefontaine Street
18
Turn right onto C-111
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 111 West
19
Arrive at destination
C-111
Trip Plan
For this short, 1 hour 36 minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Aim to leave Kettering in the morning to avoid any potential midday traffic, though the 69.6-mile distance makes it manageable anytime. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, filling up before you leave should be sufficient. Since the longest stretch without a significant change is 15.4 miles on I 675, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services. Plan for one brief stop along US 68 or South Main Street if needed, but it’s easily doable in one go.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.8 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northwood, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kettering, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kettering, OH
This is one driving day of about 69.6 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Kettering, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 675 for about 15.4 miles.
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Indian Ripple Road
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 675
Merge onto I 675
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 675
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
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
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.60 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Northwood, OH
Late night in Northwood on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Urbana, OH
35 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 68% of the 69.6 miles on freeways like I 675. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.4 miles on I 675 before transitioning to surface roads like US 68 and South Main Street. Expect a steady pace on the interstate, then a change of scenery as you move onto more local routes in the latter part of your trip.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on I 675.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 675 and US 68. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Indian Ripple Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 69.6 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: 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 11.1 miles (I 675): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on I 675. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Northwood, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 11.1 miles (I 675): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northwood, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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