How far is Aurora, OH from Strongsville, OH?

The driving distance from Aurora, OH to Strongsville, OH is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.5 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.45 mi
40.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.45 mi
Kilometers
40.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.53 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:07 PM EDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Oct 15, 6:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-10-15T17:23
Arrive Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Peninsula
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Aurora
17.8 mi
00h 21m
To Strongsville
16.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Strongsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Strongsville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chillicothe Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Chillicothe Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 43

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 43

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Square Drive

    2674 ft · 1 min · Market Square Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    37 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    1302 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Toledo

    2119 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    25 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

    2636 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto I 71 South: Columbus

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 82 West: Howe Road, Royalton Road

    2074 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Royalton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Royalton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Strongsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
25 mi · 72%
North Chillicothe Road
2.88 mi · 8%
State Route 43
2.06 mi · 6%
I 71 South
1.49 mi · 4%
Royalton Road
1.18 mi · 3%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

25 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peninsula
00h 21m from Aurora
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Aurora 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 Aurora to Strongsville?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Peninsula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Aurora and 16.7 miles from Strongsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Strongsville.

Stop Ideas Near Peninsula

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peninsula, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peninsula.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

32 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Strongsville. Straight-line distance: 25.45 mi (40.95 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Population16,472
Coordinates41.3175500, -81.3453900
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Strongsville

#2 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: North Chillicothe Road (-81.345436, 41.31755)
End: Royalton Road (-81.835537, 41.314183)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.35
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $4.67 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.38 $5.35 $10.69
Premium $4.93 $6.01 $12.02
Diesel $6.07 $7.40 $14.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Strongsville. The current time is 17:23:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.