Origin
Springdale, OH
Morning in Springdale on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, OH to Kettering, 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
47m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
This 37.4-mile drive from Springdale, OH to Kettering, OH is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 47 minutes. With a highway share of 82%, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained expressways, making it ideal for a single day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6, which is quite economical. Both your starting and ending points are within the Midwest region, so you can expect familiar landscapes. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 25.6 mi | 29m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 675 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Circle Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Stroop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Kemper Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 25.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on West Kemper Road
17 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Kemper Road
2
Turn left onto SR 4
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Springfield Pike
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
4
Merge onto I 275
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 675
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 675
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
11
Turn left onto SR 48
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
12
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
13
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Springdale, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.7 — 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 4 / Springfield Pike
Turn left onto SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge onto I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43B
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
33.7 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
$5.80 one way
$11.61 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
W 16 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Franklin, OH
19 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
26 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
47m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll primarily navigate via the Mill Creek Expressway and I-675, offering a consistent and relatively fast pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 25.6 miles on the Mill Creek Expressway, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of driving without frequent exits. While largely an expressway experience, Far Hills Avenue provides a brief transition, offering a slight change of pace before rejoining the faster roads.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.6 mi on Mill Creek Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Far Hills Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 4 / Springfield Pike.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.6 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. 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 Kettering, 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: near the start (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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