How far is Kettering, OH from New Lebanon, OH?

The driving distance from Kettering, OH to New Lebanon, OH is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.62 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.12 mi
19.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.12 mi
Kilometers
19.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.62 mi
Kilometers
25.14 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Kettering
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-04-19T02:48
Arrive New Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Drexel
OH

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Ohio

From Kettering
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To New Lebanon
7.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and New Lebanon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and New Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on West Stroop Road

    16 m · 7 sec · West Stroop Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2276 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Stewart Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Stewart Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kirkham Street

    91 m · 6 sec · Kirkham Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West, SR 4 South: Eaton

    2335 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dayton Eaton Pike

    2645 ft · 45 sec · Dayton Eaton Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    2617 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    72 m · 16 sec · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    59 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    12 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and New Lebanon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 3rd Street
4.15 mi · 27%
Far Hills Avenue
3.37 mi · 22%
US 35 West
2.72 mi · 17%
C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway
1.38 mi · 9%
C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
1.1 mi · 7%
West Stewart Street
0.94 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West 3rd Street

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

4.15 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drexel
00h 13m from Kettering
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to New Lebanon?

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Drexel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Kettering and 7.8 miles from New Lebanon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Drexel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Drexel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drexel.

RAIL

Connersville station

73 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

73 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

75 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

113 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and New Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 12.12 mi (19.5 km).

Kettering

#1 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
New Lebanon

#2 New Lebanon

Town in New York

Population3,988
Coordinates39.7453300, -84.3849500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettering (-84.16883, 39.6895)
End: New Lebanon (-84.38495, 39.74533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.09 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.08
1.1 gal · 4.18 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.04 $4.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.33 $4.67
Premium $4.79 $2.63 $5.27
Diesel $4.30 $2.37 $4.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and New Lebanon. The current time is 02:48:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.