Origin
South Lebanon, OH
Evening in South Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Lebanon, OH to Landen, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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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Landen, OH
Masood Aslami
Trip Overview
South Lebanon, OH to Landen, OH is 7 miles and takes about 14 minutes via US 22 and 3, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Ohio. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward connection between two nearby communities. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transfer without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States 22 and 3 | 4 mi | 6m |
| SR 48 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Columbia Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lebanon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Simpsons Trace | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dwire Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
United States 22 and 3
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon, OH and Landen, OH.
1
Start on Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Broadway Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Lebanon Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lebanon Road
4
Turn right onto Dwire Road
244 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dwire Road
5
Turn left onto SR 48
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 48
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 22; SR 3
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
United States 22 and 3
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Columbia Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Columbia Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Simpsons Trace
156 ft
·
34 sec
·
Simpsons Trace
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Simpsons Trace
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simpsons Trace
10
Arrive at destination
Simpsons Trace
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 48
Turn left onto SR 48
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 22; SR 3 / United States 22 and 3
Turn right onto US 22; SR 3 / United States 22 and 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Columbia Road
Turn right onto Columbia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Simpsons Trace
Turn left onto Simpsons Trace
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.17 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.35 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Landen, OH
Evening in Landen on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, covering just 7 miles with a highway share of only 20%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles on United States 22 and 3. The route involves navigating through local streets like South Main Street and SR 48, interspersed with sections of US 22 and 3. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way through these communities.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on United States 22 and 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 22; SR 3 / United States 22 and 3): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on United States 22 and 3. 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (SR 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 22; SR 3 / United States 22 and 3): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. 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 Landen, 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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