How far is Lincoln Heights, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from Lincoln Heights, OH to Kettering, OH is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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Township of Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln Heights and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Heights and Kettering.
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Start on Magee Avenue
651 ft · 32 sec · Magee Avenue
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Turn left onto Schumard Avenue
820 ft · 38 sec · Schumard Avenue
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Turn right onto Mangham Drive
57 m · 12 sec · Mangham Drive
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Turn left onto Shepherd Lane
756 ft · 29 sec · Shepherd Lane
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Dayton
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
29.6 mi · 34 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 South: Centerville
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
1115 ft · 26 sec · West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
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Turn left onto Far Hills Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Far Hills Avenue
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Turn left onto West Stroop Road
16 m · 1 sec · West 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 Lincoln Heights 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.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
29.6 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln Heights 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 Lincoln Heights to Kettering?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Lemon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Lincoln Heights and 19.4 miles from Kettering.
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 3.9 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 7:04 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
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 Lincoln Heights and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 km).
#1 Lincoln Heights
City in the United States of America
| Population | 3,354 |
| Coordinates | 39.2389500, -84.4555000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 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 33m |
| 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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