How far is South Lebanon, OH from Kettering, OH?
The driving distance from South Lebanon, OH to Kettering, OH is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lebanon and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon and Kettering.
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Start on Broadway Street
1068 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
790 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
762 ft · 21 sec · West Pike Street
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Continue on Mason Road
1829 ft · 50 sec · Mason Road
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Bypass 48
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Continue on Miller Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
9.1 mi · 13 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Dayton Lebanon Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dayton Lebanon Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Far Hills Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 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 South Lebanon and Kettering.
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.
North Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
9.14 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving South 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 South Lebanon to Kettering?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from South Lebanon and 12.7 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville
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 Ridgeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lebanon and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 22.14 mi (35.63 km).
#1 South Lebanon
Town
| Population | 4,799 |
| Coordinates | 39.3708900, -84.2132700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
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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