How far is London, OH from Kettering, OH?

The driving distance from London, OH to Kettering, OH is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.33 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.61 mi
65.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.61 mi
Kilometers
65.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.33 mi
Kilometers
85.83 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kettering
Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 PM EDT
Return by in London
Fri, Apr 17, 7:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave London
2026-04-17T17:16
Arrive Kettering
Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in London
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mad River
OH

Township of Ohio

From London
26.7 mi
00h 29m
To Kettering
26.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between London and Kettering.

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    28 m · 7 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Urbana-London Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Urbana-London Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Urbana-London Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Urbana-London Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road

    1886 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road

    2311 ft · 48 sec · Indian Ripple Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Stroop Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Stroop Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stroop Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Urbana-London Road
28.3 mi · 53%
I 675 South
16.8 mi · 32%
East Stroop Road
3.84 mi · 7%
East Urbana-London Road
2.54 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.43 mi · 3%
Indian Ripple Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mad River
00h 29m from London
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving London 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 London to Kettering?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 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 26.7 miles from London and 26.7 miles from Kettering.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 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 $6.97 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around London and Mostly Sunny near Kettering.

Stop Ideas Near Mad River

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 Mad River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mad River.

BUS

Columbus, OH

79 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

103 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between London and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 40.61 mi (65.35 km).

London

#1 London

City in Madison County, Ohio, United States

Population10,316
Coordinates39.8864500, -83.4482500
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Kettering

#2 Kettering

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population54,313
Coordinates39.6895000, -84.1688300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: East High Street (-83.448327, 39.886516)
End: West Stroop Road (-84.168827, 39.689586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.93
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.97 $13.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.97 $15.95
Premium $4.79 $9.01 $18.01
Diesel $4.30 $8.09 $16.18

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between London and Kettering. The current time is 17:16:17.

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.