Origin
Springboro, OH
Afternoon in Springboro on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springboro, OH to Kettering, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springboro, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Springboro and Kettering, Ohio, this 12.7-mile journey is the definition of a straightforward local commute. Expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate the Midwest. You will primarily utilize Far Hills Avenue, I-675, and North Main Street to complete the trek. Since the entire drive stays within the same region, you can anticipate a familiar suburban atmosphere throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 675 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Springboro Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 75 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Austin Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Far Hills Avenue
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springboro, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on East Factory Road
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Factory Road
2
Turn right onto SR 741
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on SR 741
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on SR 741
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Springboro Pike
5
Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Austin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 75
8
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 675
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 675
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
12
Turn left onto SR 48
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
14
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 741 / South Main Street
Turn right onto SR 741 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Austin Boulevard
Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Kettering, OH
Afternoon in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph
36% chance
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
4 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
20m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. While you will spend 29% of your time on the highway, much of the experience involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.2-mile segment on Far Hills Avenue, which provides a brief reprieve from frequent turns. You should prepare for a mix of road types that shifts from local streets to highway transitions and back again. Because of the frequent changes in direction, stay alert as you transition between these different road classifications throughout the 20-minute duration.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Far Hills Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 741 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 741 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Austin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,017 ft
783 ft
Total Climb
294 ft
Total Descent
71 ft
Highest Point
1,017 ft
~11.8 mi in
Elevation Range
234 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Far Hills Avenue. 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: near the start (SR 741 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Austin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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