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Trip from Shiloh, OH to Kettering, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

10 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Shiloh, OH, OH

Shiloh, OH

Ron Lach

city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Kettering, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through the Ohio Midwest, this 10-mile trip from Shiloh to Kettering is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes on the road, making this a highly efficient transit between the two locations. With a fuel cost of only $2, it is a budget-friendly option that requires no overnight stops or extensive planning. Since there are no scheduled stops along the way, the drive is straightforward and predictable. It is a practical choice for those who need a direct connection without the hassle of long-distance logistics.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 4 mi 6m
Far Hills Avenue 3.4 mi 6m
North Ludlow Street 1.1 mi 1m
South Main Street 1 mi 1m
Markey Road 0.3 mi 1m
West Monument Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Stout Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Stroop Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Main Street — 4 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shiloh, OH and Kettering, OH.

1

Start on Markey Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Markey Road
2

Turn left onto SR 48

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto SR 48

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West Monument Avenue
4

Turn left onto SR 48

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Ludlow Street
5

Turn left onto SR 48

489 ft · 14 sec · Stout Street
6

At end of road, turn right onto SR 48

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
7

Continue on SR 48

3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn right onto West Stroop Road

52 ft · 1 sec · West Stroop Road
9

Arrive at destination

West Stroop Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 48 / North Main Street

Turn left onto SR 48 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 48 / North Ludlow Street

Turn left onto SR 48 / North Ludlow Street

Navigation decision point

3
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | SR 48 / Stout Street

Turn left onto SR 48 / Stout Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | SR 48 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 48 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
10 mi into trip | ~18m in | West Stroop Road

Turn right onto West Stroop Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.55 one way

$3.10 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $1.72 $3.44
premium $4.91 $1.93 $3.87
diesel $5.61 $2.21 $4.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Shiloh, OH

Morning in Shiloh on Tuesday

Local time

8:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kettering, OH

Morning in Kettering on Tuesday

Local time

8:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

18m 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 journey is defined by a turn-heavy local profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via North Main Street, Far Hills Avenue, and North Ludlow Street, as the route contains 0% highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4-mile segment on North Main Street. Because you are navigating entirely on local roads, expect a more tactile experience than you would find on a major interstate. The transition between these streets requires your full attention, providing a consistent pace throughout the 18-minute drive.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on North Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 48 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 48 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (SR 48 / North Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (SR 48 / Stout Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4 miles on North Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.3 miles (SR 48 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (SR 48 / North Ludlow Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (SR 48 / Stout Street): Navigation decision point.

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 Kettering, 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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