Origin
London, OH
Afternoon in London on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, OH to Kettering, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
London, OH to Kettering, OH is 53.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via I-70, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a straightforward hop primarily on interstate highways, making it a quick and easy trip. You'll likely find this route efficient if you're looking to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| I 675 | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| East Stroop Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| East Urbana-London Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Urbana-London Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Indian Ripple Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 27.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on US 42; SR 38; SR 142
93 ft
·
7 sec
·
East High Street
2
Turn right onto SR 56
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on SR 56
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Urbana-London Road
4
Continue on SR 56
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Urbana-London Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 70
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 44
Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 44A
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on I 675
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 10
Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Indian Ripple Road
13
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East Stroop Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from London, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 32.2 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
32.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
8
48.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward Kettering, Dorothy Lane, Indian Ripple R...
6
49.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
East Stroop Road
Turn left onto East Stroop Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.54 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kettering, OH
Afternoon in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 80% of the trip on interstates. You'll spend a significant stretch, about 27.1 miles, on I-70 before transitioning to other highways. Expect a highway feel for most of the drive, with the final segment involving surface streets like East Stroop Road as you approach your destination.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 675. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 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: at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from London, OH to Kettering, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
32.2 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Starting in London, OH
Full guide →London is a town in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kettering, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kettering, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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