Kettering, OH to Southington, OH is 241.5 miles and takes about 4h 40m via I 71, I 70, and Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. It's a predominantly highway route, making it a straightforward option for a single-day drive. Plan for a consistent pace as you navigate between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.8 miles from Kettering, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
110.9 mi
2h
I 70
51.1 mi
55m
Ohio Turnpike
20.2 mi
21m
I 675
15.4 mi
17m
I 271
9.9 mi
10m
SR 305
7.5 mi
10m
Wakefield Road
4.8 mi
7m
Painesville Ravenna Road
4.5 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 110.9 mi, about 2h
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,959 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,601
Quietest
2 AM
~181 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Southington, 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 26AToward 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 left at fork onto I 70
49 mi·53 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi·5 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt
0.2 mi·15 sec·North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 71
111 mi·2 hr·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
9.9 mi·10 min·I 271
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward I 77 North: ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
1.5 mi·1 min·I 77; SR 21
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 145Toward SR 21: Brecksville RoadUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto SR 21
0.6 mi·1 min·Brecksville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
20
Continue on this road
397 ft·9 sec·this road
21
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·13 sec·this road
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 80 East: YoungstownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 80
20 mi·21 min·Ohio Turnpike
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi·2 min
Exit 193Toward SR 44Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·25 sec·this road
Exit 193Toward SR 44
26
At end of road, turn left onto SR 44
4.5 mi·7 min·Painesville Ravenna Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto SR 82
1.6 mi·2 min·Twinsburg Warren Road
28
Continue on SR 82
4.8 mi·7 min·Wakefield Road
29
Continue on SR 305
2.5 mi·3 min·SR 305
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 305
473 ft·15 sec·SR 305
31
Continue on SR 305
4.9 mi·7 min·SR 305
32
Arrive at destination
SR 305
Trip Plan
Given the under 5-hour driving time, starting your drive from Kettering, OH, in the late morning should allow ample time to reach Southington, OH, before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing your break point, though the longest stretch without an exit is over 110 miles on I 71, so plan accordingly for fuel. The estimated fuel cost is around $46, which is a reasonable budget for this 241.5-mile trip. Keep an eye on the Ohio Turnpike for any potential toll information as you plan your departure.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.8 miles from Kettering, OH, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.9 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 53 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southington, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kettering, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kettering, OH
This is one driving day of about 241.5 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Kettering, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 110.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 71.9 and 201.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|North Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
7
76.8 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
7
198 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
201.9 mi into trip|~3h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.80 one way
$83.59 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$46.08
$92.15
premium
$5.43
$51.59
$103.18
diesel
$5.35
$50.87
$101.73
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Ohio Turnpike
(20.2 mi)$1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.5
0
$25.36
$11.59
Efficient EV
60.4
0
$21.13
$9.66
EV Truck/SUV
96.6
1
$33.81
$15.46
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Kettering, OH
Evening
in Kettering on Wednesday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
NE 3 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Southington, OH
Evening
in Southington on Wednesday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
N 0 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 208.2
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 16.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend most of your time on the highway, with 91% of the 241.5 miles being interstate driving. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 110.9 miles on I 71 without needing to exit. The route concludes with a transition from the interstate system to surface roads as you approach Southington, OH.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.9 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 71.9 miles in near I 670.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 241.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 71.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,325 ft858 ft
Total Climb
1,135 ft
Total Descent
1,249 ft
Highest Point
1,325 ft
~138 mi in
Elevation Range
467 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kettering, OH to Southington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Cleveland
76.2 mi in|~1h 28m|via North Innerbelt
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 241.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.9 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.01 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 33 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Southington, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 71.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Southington, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
