How far is Mentor, OH from Powell, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Powell, OH is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 24m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Powell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Powell.
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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
15.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Township Road 172B
1.5 mi · 6 min · Township Road 172B
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Township Road 172
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Powell.
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 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 and Mostly Cloudy near Powell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Powell?
The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Greentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Mentor and 58.5 miles from Powell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Powell.
Stop Ideas Near Greentown
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 Greentown.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Powell. Straight-line distance: 95.87 mi (154.28 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Powell
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,393 |
| Coordinates | 40.3059000, -81.7017900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powell (-81.70179, 40.3059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
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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