How far is Lebanon, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from Lebanon, OH to Kettering, OH is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.57 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.65 mi
28.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.57 mi
Kilometers
29.88 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Sat, Apr 11, 3:09 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sat, Apr 11, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-11T14:35
Arrive Kettering
Sat, Apr 11, 3:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Five Points
OH

Town in Alabama, United States

From Lebanon
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Kettering
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Silver Street

    1454 ft · 54 sec · East Silver Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    10.7 mi · 16 min · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Far Hills Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Far Hills Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Stroop Road

    16 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

  7. 7

    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.

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broadway Street
10.7 mi · 57%
Far Hills Avenue
4.32 mi · 23%
Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.66 mi · 14%
South Main Street
0.61 mi · 3%
East Silver Street
0.28 mi · 1%
West Stroop Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Broadway Street

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

10.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Points
00h 16m from Lebanon
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Mostly Sunny 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 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Five Points is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Lebanon and 9.3 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Five Points

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Five Points, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Points.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

58 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

60 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.41 km).

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#1 Lebanon

Lebanon is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4353400, -84.2029900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: East Silver Street (-84.20301, 39.435164)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.80 $5.60
Premium $4.79 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.30 $2.84 $5.68

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Kettering. The current time is 14:35:56.

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.