How far is Kettering, OH from Lincoln Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Kettering, OH to Lincoln Heights, OH is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 48m.
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.
Township of Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Lincoln Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Lincoln Heights.
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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
2.9 mi · 5 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shepherd Lane, Reading, Lincoln Heights
1721 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Shepherd Lane
146 m · 17 sec · Shepherd Lane
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Turn right onto Mangham Drive
57 m · 10 sec · Mangham Drive
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Turn left onto Schumard Avenue
820 ft · 37 sec · Schumard Avenue
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Turn right onto Magee Avenue
651 ft · 29 sec · Magee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Lincoln Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Lincoln Heights?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Lemon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Kettering and 19.2 miles from Lincoln Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:54 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 Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Lemon
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 Lemon.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Lincoln Heights. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 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 Lincoln Heights
City in the United States of America
| Population | 3,354 |
| Coordinates | 39.2389500, -84.4555000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Heights (-84.4555, 39.23895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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