What should I put on a long distance relationship keychain?

The two states or countries where each partner lives, a heart or city marker at each partner's home city, both partners' initials, and an optional short detail like the start date of the relationship or the distance in miles. Avoid generic placement at state centers; place markers at the actual cities.

How long does a custom long distance keychain take to make?

Production at handmade US studios is 3 to 5 business days from proof approval, then 2 to 7 business days for shipping. Order at least 2 weeks before the gift occasion. Rush production (1 to 2 days) is usually available as a paid add-on.

Can I include cities, not just states, on the keychain?

Yes. Most quality long distance keychains place the heart or city marker at the actual location of each partner's home city, not at the geographic center of the state. Tell the maker which cities; they'll verify placement in the digital proof before laser-engraving.

Is wood or acrylic better for a long distance keychain?

Acrylic looks cleaner and modern; wood feels warmer and more sentimental. Acrylic is also slightly more durable for daily wear on a car keyring. The choice is aesthetic; both materials hold engraving well.

Can the keychain include international locations or just US states?

Most US makers offer all 50 state silhouettes, plus common Canadian provinces. International country silhouettes (UK, Japan, Australia, Germany, etc.) are available at many makers but ask the seller before ordering, especially for less common countries.

Long Distance Relationship Keychain With State Outlines (2026)

A long distance relationship keychain with state outlines is a small acrylic or wooden keychain laser-engraved with the silhouettes of two US states (one for each partner), each marked with the partner's initial or city, joined by a heart or thin line. Average price $19 to $35, production 3 to 5 days, ships nationwide. Below is the guide.

Last updated: May 13, 2026 by Ariel S, Founder of PrintCraftMan.

What to include on the keychain

Two state silhouettes, one for each partner's location. The keychain is usually horizontal with one state on the left, one on the right.
A heart or city marker on each state at the approximate location of each partner's home city.
Each partner's initial placed near the heart or as a label inside each state.
Optional: the distance in miles between the two cities, often shown as text between the states ("1,247 miles between us").
Optional: a short phrase. "Two states, one heart" or "Together apart" or the start date of the relationship.

Material options

Material	Price	Look
5mm laser-engraved acrylic	$19–$32	Clear acrylic with crisp etched lines; modern and minimal
3mm laser-engraved wood (maple or cherry)	$22–$35	Warm natural finish; reads as more sentimental
UV-printed acrylic with colored states	$24–$38	Each state filled with a different color; more decorative
Stainless steel laser-engraved	$28–$45	Most durable; reads as masculine

What makes a long distance keychain feel meaningful vs generic

Get the city markers right. Generic listings place the heart at the geographic center of each state. The meaningful version puts each marker at the actual city.
Include both initials, not just one. Listings that only label one state ("A" with a heart on the other) feel one-sided.
Match the proportions to reality. Custom orders should size each state proportionally so Texas looks bigger than Rhode Island. Some templates make all states the same size, which feels off.
Include the start date of the relationship or the distance in miles. One specific factual detail makes the gift uniquely theirs.

What we make

Our Custom Long Distance Keychain is $24.99 base. 5mm premium acrylic, laser-engraved with both state silhouettes proportionally sized, city markers at the actual location of each partner's home city, both initials, optional distance in miles and start date. Real nickel-plated steel keyring. Made-to-order at our 5-person studio in San Leandro, California. Proof emailed for approval before production.