Origin
Upper Arlington, OH
Late night in Upper Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Arlington, 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
32m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upper Arlington, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
Upper Arlington, OH to Kettering, OH is 21.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio and the Midwest region, making it a straightforward hop between two points. The drive is mostly on a major interstate, so expect typical highway conditions for the majority of the trip. It's a quick transit that doesn't require much planning, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Verity Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 675 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East 6th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Middletown Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riley Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Shafor Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Ardmore Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Ardmore Drive
2
Continue on Flemming Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Flemming Road
3
Turn right onto Shafor Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Shafor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on Nelbar Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Nelbar Street
5
Continue on Germantown Road
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
Germantown Road
6
Turn right onto SR 73
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Verity Parkway
7
Continue on SR 73
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Pike
8
Turn straight onto SR 73 Truck
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riley Boulevard
9
Turn right onto SR 123
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East 6th Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
12
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 675
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 675
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
16
Turn left onto SR 48
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
17
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
18
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Shafor Street
Turn right onto Shafor Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 123 / East 6th Street
Turn right onto SR 123 / East 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$3.29 one way
$6.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 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
23 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
32m 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 route is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 55% of the drive on major highways like I 75. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5.6 miles on I 75 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect to navigate dense exits and urban merging as you approach your destination. The shift from interstate speeds to surface road traffic will be noticeable.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Shafor 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 21.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (Shafor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (SR 123 / East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 0.4 miles (Shafor Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (SR 123 / East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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