How far is Lafayette, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Lafayette, OH to Kettering, OH is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Kettering.
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Start on West Street
15 m · 7 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Street
553 ft · 11 sec · Cumberland Street
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Continue on National Pike
4.4 mi · 5 min · National Pike
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Turn right onto West Urbana-London Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Urbana-London Road
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Take the ramp left
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1618 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
1886 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road
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Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · East 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 Lafayette and Kettering.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Urbana-London Road
Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 00h 29m
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 Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Kettering?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Mad River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Lafayette and 29.1 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Mad River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Xenia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mad River.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 43.94 mi (70.71 km).
#1 Lafayette
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,927 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375600, -83.4065900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
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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