How far is Blanchester, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Blanchester, OH to Kettering, OH is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blanchester and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchester and Kettering.
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Start on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mill Street
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Turn straight onto South Nixon Camp Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Nixon Camp Road
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
831 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass 48
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Continue on Miller Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
9.1 mi · 13 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Far Hills Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn left onto West Stroop Road
16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanchester and Kettering.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
9.14 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Blanchester and Sunny near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blanchester to Kettering?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Blanchester and 21 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blanchester and Sunny near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Utica.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blanchester and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 29.02 mi (46.7 km).
#1 Blanchester
Village in the United States
| Population | 4,256 |
| Coordinates | 39.2931200, -83.9888200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kettering
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
| Population | 54,313 |
| Coordinates | 39.6895000, -84.1688300 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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