How far is Lebanon, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Lebanon, OH to Kettering, OH is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Kettering.
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Start on Township Highway 340
52 m · 9 sec · Township Highway 340
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Turn right onto County Road 15
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 15
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Turn left onto State Route 565
4.2 mi · 7 min · State Route 565
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road
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Turn right onto Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road
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Continue on McConnelsville Road
1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 North
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
54.1 mi · 59 min · West Freeway
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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 Lebanon and Kettering.
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 70 West
Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Kettering?
The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Lebanon and 99 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
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 Kirkersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 154.14 mi (248.07 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in southwestern Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.6078500, -81.2731700 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.04 | $60.08 |
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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