How far is Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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 01h 30m.
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 Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor-on-the-Lake and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor-on-the-Lake and Youngstown.
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Start on Munson Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Munson Road
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp left toward SR 2 East: Painesville
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South: Chardon
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 44
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84: Mentor, Painesville
1239 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Johnnycake Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Johnnycake Ridge Road
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Continue on Bank Street
1300 ft · 33 sec · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Painesville Warren Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Painesville Warren Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Painesville Warren Road
4 m · 1 sec · Painesville Warren Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Painesville Warren Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Painesville Warren Road
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Continue on Plank Road
11.9 mi · 16 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Painesville-Warren Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Painesville-Warren Road
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Turn left onto Mayfield Road
11.4 mi · 17 min · Mayfield Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 11 South
2106 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 11
26.8 mi · 29 min · State Route 11
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1807 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Gypsy Lane
1954 ft · 43 sec · Gypsy Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West Rayen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue
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Turn right onto Wick Avenue
1000 ft · 23 sec · Wick Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
145 m · 17 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor-on-the-Lake and Youngstown.
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.
State Route 11
Merge slight left onto State Route 11
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
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 Mentor-on-the-Lake and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor-on-the-Lake to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Orwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Mentor-on-the-Lake and 42.9 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mentor-on-the-Lake and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Orwell
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 Orwell.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Union Station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor-on-the-Lake and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 55.73 mi (89.69 km).
#1 Mentor-on-the-Lake
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 7,378 |
| Coordinates | 41.7050400, -81.3603900 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
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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