Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kettering, OH
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Kenwood, OH
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The drive from Kettering, OH to Kenwood, OH covers 39.8 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, State Route 48, Far Hills Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| State Route 48 | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| SR 48 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Dayton Lebanon Pike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Bypass 48 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Miller Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,000 veh/hr typical · worst 3,667
Quietest
2 AM
~260 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and Kenwood, OH.
Start on West Stroop Road
Turn right onto SR 48
Continue on SR 48
Continue on SR 48
Continue on SR 48
Turn left onto Miller Road
Continue on Bypass 48
Continue on SR 48
Take the exit
Merge onto I 71
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto SR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 3
Continue on US 22; SR 3
Turn right onto Sturbridge Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Miller Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| premium | $4.98 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kettering on Saturday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Kenwood on Saturday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
65°F
Lebanon, OH
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
39.8 mi in 57m, mostly highway — 13.5 mi of that is on I 71.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and State Route 48. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 48 / Far Hills Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (Miller Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
455 ft
Total Descent
658 ft
Highest Point
1,010 ft
~8.5 mi in
Elevation Range
361 ft
Founded 1955
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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