Origin
South Lebanon, OH
Evening in South Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Lebanon, 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
39m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Lebanon, OH
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Kettering, OH
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Trip Overview
South Lebanon to Kettering is 25.3 miles and takes about 39 minutes via North Broadway Street/SR 48/Far Hills Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local road feel for most of the trip, making it a quick and easy transit. It's a short enough distance that you won't need extensive planning, perfect for a quick hop between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway Street | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| SR 48 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Far Hills Avenue | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Dayton Lebanon Pike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Bypass 48 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Miller Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mason Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broadway Street
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon, OH and Kettering, OH.
1
Start on Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Broadway Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Pike Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Pike Street
4
Continue on C-38
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mason Road
5
Turn right onto SR 48
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 48
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Bypass 48
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass 48
7
Continue on Miller Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 48
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North Broadway Street
9
Continue on SR 48
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dayton Lebanon Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 48
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on SR 48; SR 725
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Far Hills Avenue
12
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Stroop Road
13
Arrive at destination
West Stroop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Pike Street
Turn left onto West Pike Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 48
Turn right onto SR 48
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 48 / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
3
25.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
West Stroop Road
Turn left onto West Stroop Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Evening in Kettering on Sunday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
7 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
39m 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 drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through towns and making frequent turns. With only 17% highway share, most of your journey will be on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on North Broadway Street. Be prepared for a change in pace as you move from one road to another, particularly as you transition onto SR 48 and then Far Hills Avenue, which will likely involve navigating various intersections and local traffic conditions.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on North Broadway Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (West Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 48): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on North Broadway Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (North Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (West Pike Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 48): 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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