How far is Mentor, OH from Randolph, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Randolph, OH is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
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 01h 17m.
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
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 Randolph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Randolph.
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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 right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Ravenna
7.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Cleveland Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road
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Turn left onto West Highland Avenue
920 ft · 29 sec · West Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
928 ft · 28 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
139 m · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Prospect Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Prospect Street
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Waterloo Road
22 m · 2 sec · Waterloo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waterloo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Randolph.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 00h 17m
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 Randolph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Randolph?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Mentor and 27.5 miles from Randolph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Randolph.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.83 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Randolph
Township in Portage County, Ohio
| Population | 5,298 |
| Coordinates | 41.0328400, -81.2484400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Randolph (-81.24844, 41.03284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
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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