How far is Mentor, OH from Massillon, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Massillon, OH is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 28m.
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 Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Massillon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Massillon.
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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
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland
2172 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 77 South: Akron
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
24.8 mi · 29 min · State Route 21
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue Northwest
115 m · 14 sec · Lake Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way East
36 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Way East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Massillon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 21
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
24.8 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mentor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Massillon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Massillon?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 36 miles from Mentor and 36 miles from Massillon.
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 11.2 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 3:34 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 Mostly Cloudy around Mentor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Massillon.
Stop Ideas Near Peninsula
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 Peninsula.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Massillon. Straight-line distance: 60.81 mi (97.87 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Massillon
Town in Ohio, USA
| Population | 32,641 |
| Coordinates | 40.7967200, -81.5215100 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Massillon (-81.52151, 40.79672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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