Origin
Kettering, OH
Night in Kettering on Friday
Local time
11:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kettering, OH to London, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
53.2 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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London, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kettering, OH to London, OH covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, I 675, West Stroop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 53.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 675. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 675. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Indian Ripple Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 53.2 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 3.9 miles (Indian Ripple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 675): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (I 675): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Indian Ripple Road
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 675
Merge onto I 675
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 675
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
6
48.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward SR 56: Mechanicsburg, London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward SR 56: Mechanicsburg, London
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 27.3 mi | 29m |
| I 675 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| West Stroop Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| East Urbana-London Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Urbana-London Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Indian Ripple Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 27.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering, OH and London, OH.
1
Start on West Stroop Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Stroop Road
2
Turn right onto Indian Ripple Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Indian Ripple Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
4
Merge onto I 675
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 675
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
7
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70; SR 4
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 70
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 72
Toward SR 56: Mechanicsburg, London
10
Turn right onto SR 56
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Urbana-London Road
11
Continue on SR 56
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Urbana-London Road
12
Continue on SR 56
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto US 42; SR 38; SR 142
93 ft
·
3 sec
·
East High Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 42; SR 38; SR 142
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Kettering, OH · 33m into the drive
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 26.6 miles from Kettering, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in London, OH
The final approach into London, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.26 one way
$16.51 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
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 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
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
London, OH
Night in London on Friday
Local time
11:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kettering, OH to London, OH covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, I 675, West Stroop Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Kettering, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Indian Ripple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 675): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (I 675): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Kettering, OH to London, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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