Unity, OH to Kettering, OH is 77.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via South South Street, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within the Midwest region. You'll be driving primarily within Ohio, experiencing a mixed drive that's generally efficient for getting you from point A to point B. Consider this route if you need a reliable and relatively quick connection between these two Ohio locations without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Unity, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South South Street
33.8 mi
46m
SR 247
20.7 mi
31m
North West Street
9.4 mi
14m
Far Hills Avenue
4.3 mi
8m
Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.7 mi
4m
State Route 48
2.5 mi
3m
Graces Run Road
1.7 mi
3m
Wheat Ridge Road
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
South South Street
— 33.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unity, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on C-1
1.3 mi·3 min·Wheat Ridge Road
2
Continue on C-1
1.7 mi·3 min·Graces Run Road
3
Turn right onto SR 247
21 mi·31 min·SR 247
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 73
0.1 mi·16 sec·Muntz Street
5
Turn right onto US 62; SR 73
0.4 mi·41 sec·South High Street
6
Turn left onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124
0.1 mi·16 sec·West Main Street
7
Turn right onto SR 73
9.4 mi·14 min·North West Street
8
Continue on SR 73
34 mi·46 min·South South Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto SR 48
2.5 mi·3 min·State Route 48
10
Continue on SR 48
2.7 mi·4 min·Dayton Lebanon Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 48
0.6 mi·1 min·South Main Street
12
Continue on SR 48; SR 725
4.3 mi·8 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
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 57 minute drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. With a total distance of 77.7 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $15, you can easily complete this trip in one day. There are no specific stops recommended, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 33.8-mile stretch on South South Street, as finding services can be less frequent on longer, less populated segments. Since this is a relatively short drive, you can afford to be spontaneous if you see something interesting along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.8 miles from Unity, OH, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kettering, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Unity, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Unity, OH
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Unity, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South South Street for about 33.8 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 67.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip|~7m in|SR 247
Turn right onto SR 247
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
23.7 mi into trip|~38m in|SR 73 / Muntz Street
Turn left onto SR 73 / Muntz Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip|~39m in|US 62; SR 73 / South High Street
Turn right onto US 62; SR 73 / South High Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip|~39m in|US 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 50; SR 73; SR 124 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
67.6 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|SR 48 / State Route 48
Turn right onto SR 48 / State Route 48
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.06 one way
$24.12 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$13.38
$26.77
premium
$4.91
$15.02
$30.03
diesel
$5.61
$17.16
$34.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.80
$3.11
EV Truck/SUV
31.1
0
$10.88
$4.97
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Unity, OH
Morning
in Unity on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kettering, OH
Morning
in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live 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
21 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
1h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 77.7
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...
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 24.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.8 miles on South South Street, which might feel like a significant portion of the trip. The road's character will likely shift as you transition between local roads and highway segments, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic patterns. This blend means you won't be stuck on monotonous interstate driving for the entire 1 hour and 57 minutes.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on South South Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near SR 247.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Unity, OH to Kettering, OH is easy. At 1h 57m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (SR 247): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (SR 73 / Muntz Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles (US 62; SR 73 / South High Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 77.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on South South 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 3.1 miles (SR 247): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (SR 73 / Muntz Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles (US 62; SR 73 / South High Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. 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.
