How far is Cambridge, OH from Mentor, OH?

The driving distance from Cambridge, OH to Mentor, OH is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.18 mi
02h 03m
Flight
113.71 mi
183 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.71 mi
Kilometers
183 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.18 mi
Kilometers
206.29 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-10-15T17:23
Arrive Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 7:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Cambridge
64.1 mi
01h 01m
To Mentor
64.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Mentor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Mentor.

  1. 1

    Start on Foster Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · Foster Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    1811 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Steubenville Avenue

    1862 ft · 60 sec · Steubenville Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cadiz Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 90

    6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street

    1642 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Mentor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz Road
95 mi · 74%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 12%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 7%
I 90
6.25 mi · 5%
Center Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Highland Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cadiz Road

Merge slight left

93.6 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Canton
01h 01m from Cambridge
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Mentor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Mentor?

The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

North Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Cambridge and 64.1 miles from Mentor.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Mentor.

Stop Ideas Near North Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Canton, 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 North Canton.

RAIL

Alliance

26 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

80 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 113.71 mi (183 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Population10,323
Coordinates40.0311800, -81.5884600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Mentor

#2 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Foster Avenue (-81.588465, 40.031056)
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.12 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.04 gal · 34.24 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.38 $19.81 $39.62
Premium $4.93 $22.27 $44.54
Diesel $6.07 $27.43 $54.85

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 Cambridge and Mentor. The current time is 17:23:23.

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.