How far is McCance, OH from Sterling, OH?
The driving distance from McCance, OH to Sterling, OH is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Madison County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCance and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCance and Sterling.
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Start on Mc Cance Circle
15 m · 9 sec · Mc Cance Circle
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Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Fredericksburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dover Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1687 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Cleveland Road, SR-3
7.5 mi · 11 min · Cleveland Road, SR-3
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Turn right onto East Easton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Easton Road
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Turn left onto Seville Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Seville Road
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Continue on Kauffman Avenue
3173 ft · 2 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
32 m · 5 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCance and Sterling.
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.
Cleveland Road, SR-3
Turn right onto Cleveland Road, SR-3
7.5 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCance and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCance to Sterling?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from McCance and 10.9 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCance and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek
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 Deer Creek.
Elyria
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCance and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.14 km).
#1 McCance
McCance is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6978400, -81.8840300 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling
Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,577 |
| Coordinates | 40.9675600, -81.8484700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chestnut Street (-81.848378, 40.967451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.71 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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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