How far is Mentor, OH from Lewis Center, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Lewis Center, OH is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 50m.
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.
Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Lewis Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Lewis Center.
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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
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 37 East
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Turn left onto Africa Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Africa Road
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Turn right onto Cheshire Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cheshire Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Old State Road
75 m · 5 sec · South Old State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Old State Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Old State Road
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Turn right onto Lewis Center Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lewis Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Center Road
972 ft · 25 sec · Lewis Center Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
98 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
86 m · 12 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Lewis Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Lewis Center?
The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Mentor and 73.4 miles from Lewis Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Stop Ideas Near West Salem
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 West Salem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Lewis Center. Straight-line distance: 133.74 mi (215.24 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewis Center
Situated in central Ohio, this unincorporated community is located within Orange Township in Delaware County, roughly north of Columbus.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1984000, -83.0101800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewis Center (-83.01018, 40.1984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.91 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $23.29 | $46.58 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $32.93 | $65.86 |
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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