How far is Girard, OH from Mentor, OH?
The driving distance from Girard, OH to Mentor, OH is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 17m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Girard and Mentor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Girard and Mentor.
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Start on West Liberty Street Southeast
44 m · 13 sec · West Liberty Street Southeast
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Turn left onto North State Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Continue on Youngstown Warren Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Youngstown Warren Road
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Continue on Youngstown Road Southeast
3.8 mi · 6 min · Youngstown Road Southeast
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Continue on West Market Street
1685 ft · 47 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Parkman Road Northwest
4.9 mi · 8 min · Parkman Road Northwest
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Continue on US Route 422 Northwest
4.9 mi · 7 min · US Route 422 Northwest
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Continue on US Route 422 NW
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Route 422 NW
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Continue on US 422
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 422
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Continue on Main Market Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Market Road
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Turn right onto Madison Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Madison Road
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Turn left onto Old State Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old State Road
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Continue on South State Avenue
14.7 mi · 22 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on Concord Hambden Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Concord Hambden Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1053 ft · 26 sec · Auburn Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Auburn Road
102 m · 8 sec · Auburn Road
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Turn right onto State Route 44
1768 ft · 45 sec · State Route 44
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Turn left
1625 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street
1684 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Girard and Mentor.
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.
South State Avenue
Continue on South State Avenue
14.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Girard 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 Girard to Mentor?
The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Girard and 32.2 miles from Mentor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.23 one way or $16.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Girard and Partly Sunny near Mentor.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Girard and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.95 km).
#1 Girard
Town in Ohio
| Population | 9,159 |
| Coordinates | 41.1539500, -80.7014700 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $3.83 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $10.59 | $21.19 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $13.05 | $26.09 |
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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