Origin
Kettering, OH
Morning in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, OH to Upper Arlington, 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 28m
Distance
73 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Upper Arlington, OH
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Trip Overview
Kettering to Upper Arlington is 73 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via I-70 and I-675, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. With most of the trip on highways, it's a straightforward connection between cities. Plan for a relatively quick trip, likely under two hours of driving time. This route is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 46.2 mi | 49m |
| I 675 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| West Stroop Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Trabue Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Renner Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Indian Ripple Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hilliard-Rome Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 46.2 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Upper Arlington, 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 left at fork onto I 70
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 70
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 91
Toward Hilliard-Rome Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hilliard-Rome Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Renner Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Renner Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Trabue Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Trabue Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Riverside Drive
14
Turn left onto Waltham Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Waltham Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Cambridge Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cambridge Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
Cambridge Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 67.8 — 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.
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
7
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward Hilliard-Rome Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 91
Toward Hilliard-Rome Road
6
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Renner Road
Turn right onto Renner Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.33 one way
$22.66 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Upper Arlington, OH
Morning in Upper Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Springfield, OH
37 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 28m 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 primarily highway, with 84% of the route on interstates. You'll spend the longest stretch, 46.2 miles, on I-70. Expect a fairly continuous highway experience until you transition to surface roads like West Stroop Road closer to your destination. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter frequent exits and merges as you navigate between these major roadways.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 73 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 Upper Arlington, 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 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Upper Arlington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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