How far is Kettering, OH from Blanchester, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Blanchester, OH is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Blanchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Blanchester.
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Start on West Stroop Road
16 m · 3 sec · West Stroop Road
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Turn right onto Far Hills Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike
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Continue on State Route 48
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 48
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Turn left onto Miller Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road
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Continue on Bypass 48
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 North, SR 123
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 48 North, SR 123
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Pike Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Pike Street
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Blanchester.
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.
State Route 48
Continue on State Route 48
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 Kettering and Sunny near Blanchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Blanchester?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 Kettering and 19.2 miles from Blanchester.
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 9.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Blanchester.
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.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Blanchester. Straight-line distance: 29.02 mi (46.7 km).
#1 Kettering
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
| Population | 54,313 |
| Coordinates | 39.6895000, -84.1688300 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blanchester
Village in the United States
| Population | 4,256 |
| Coordinates | 39.2931200, -83.9888200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blanchester (-83.98882, 39.29312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
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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