How far is Mentor, OH from Lebanon, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Lebanon, OH is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Lebanon.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway
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Keep slight left
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
2128 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto McConnelsville Road
3045 ft · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road
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Continue on Woodsfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road
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Turn right onto Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto County Road 15
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 15
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Turn left onto Township Highway 340
52 m · 8 sec · Township Highway 340
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Township Highway 340
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Lebanon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
61 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mentor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Mentor and 85.4 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mentor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Strasburg
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 Strasburg.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 142.26 mi (228.94 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
City in southwestern Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.6078500, -81.2731700 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-81.27317, 39.60785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $29.71 | $59.42 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $36.59 | $73.18 |
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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