How far is Island Creek, OH from Mentor, OH?
The driving distance from Island Creek, OH to Mentor, OH is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
Driving 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 02h 14m.
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.
City in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Island Creek and Mentor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Creek and Mentor.
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Start on Costonia Mt Tabor Road
710 ft · 24 sec · Costonia Mt Tabor Road
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Turn left onto Township Road 240
1.9 mi · 7 min · Township Road 240
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit straight
1469 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland
3111 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
2927 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
735 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street
1642 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.4 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 Island Creek and Mentor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
River Lake Highway
Continue straight
33.6 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Island Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Island Creek to Mentor?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Lordstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Island Creek and 68.8 miles from Mentor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Island Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.
Stop Ideas Near Lordstown
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 Lordstown.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Island Creek and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 90.61 mi (145.83 km).
#1 Island Creek
Township in Jefferson County, Ohio
| Population | 9,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.4528400, -80.6792400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $20.91 | $41.81 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $28.94 | $57.89 |
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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