How far is Massillon, OH from Mentor, OH?

The driving distance from Massillon, OH to Mentor, OH is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.06 mi
01h 12m
Flight
60.81 mi
97.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.81 mi
Kilometers
97.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.06 mi
Kilometers
115.97 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 5:33 PM EDT
Return by in Massillon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massillon
2026-10-15T16:20
Arrive Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 5:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massillon
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
Peninsula
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Massillon
35.9 mi
00h 36m
To Mentor
36.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Massillon and Mentor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    36 m · 8 sec · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue Northwest

    101 m · 10 sec · Lake Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    32.2 mi · 38 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 North, I 480, US 422

    1309 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 90

    6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street

    1642 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
32.2 mi · 45%
I 271 North
15.2 mi · 21%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 21%
I 90
6.25 mi · 9%
Center Street
1.43 mi · 2%
1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

32.2 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peninsula
00h 36m from Massillon
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Massillon 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 Massillon to Mentor?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 35.9 miles from Massillon and 36.2 miles from Mentor.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Massillon and Partly Sunny near Mentor.

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 Massillon and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 60.81 mi (97.87 km).

Massillon

#1 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Mentor

#2 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Way East (-81.521603, 40.796908)
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.38 $11.13 $22.27
Premium $4.93 $12.51 $25.03
Diesel $6.07 $15.41 $30.83

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 Massillon and Mentor. The current time is 16:20:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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