How far is Kent, OH from Strongsville, OH?
The driving distance from Kent, OH to Strongsville, OH is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Strongsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Strongsville.
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Start on East Main Street
24 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
1568 ft · 59 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto Fairchild Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fairchild Avenue
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Continue on Graham Road
4.1 mi · 9 min · Graham Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 8 North
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
2585 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
2636 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 71 South: Columbus
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 82 West: Howe Road, Royalton Road
2074 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Royalton Road
1.2 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 Kent 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Kent 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 Kent to Strongsville?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Peninsula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Kent and 19 miles from Strongsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Strongsville.
Stop Ideas Near Peninsula
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 Peninsula.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Strongsville. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).
#1 Kent
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 29,319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1536700, -81.3578900 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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