How far is Anderson, OH from Strongsville, OH?
The driving distance from Anderson, OH to Strongsville, OH is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Strongsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Strongsville.
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Start on Anderson Station Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Anderson Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn left onto Moundsville Road
3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Columbus
1293 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
29.3 mi · 38 min
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Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
1391 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 82: Royalton Road
1604 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Royalton Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Royalton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Strongsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Anderson and Mostly Sunny near Strongsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Strongsville?
The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Anderson and 87.4 miles from Strongsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Mostly Sunny near Strongsville.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Strongsville. Straight-line distance: 149.82 mi (241.12 km).
#1 Anderson
A city in Madison County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,059 |
| Coordinates | 39.3609000, -83.0704600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Strongsville
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,481 |
| Coordinates | 41.3145000, -81.8356900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royalton Road (-81.835537, 41.314183)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.82 | $45.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.51 | $53.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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