How far is Kettering, OH from Landen, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Landen, OH is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Landen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Landen.
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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
2 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2987 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Innovation Way, Western Row Road
2400 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Innovation Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Innovation Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Socialville–Fosters Road
74 m · 5 sec · Socialville–Fosters Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Socialville–Fosters Road
1511 ft · 36 sec · Socialville–Fosters Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Turn right onto Simpsons Trace
48 m · 34 sec · Simpsons Trace
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Continue on Simpsons Trace
47 m · 7 sec · Simpsons Trace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Simpsons Trace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Landen.
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 Landen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Landen?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 15.5 miles from Kettering and 15.4 miles from Landen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kettering and Sunny near Landen.
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 Kettering and Landen. Straight-line distance: 26.78 mi (43.1 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 Landen
City in Flemish Brabant, Belgium
| Population | 15,961 |
| Coordinates | 39.3120000, -84.2829900 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Landen (-84.28299, 39.312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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