How far is Mentor, OH from Rittman, OH?

The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Rittman, OH is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.71 mi
01h 18m
Flight
52.79 mi
84.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.79 mi
Kilometers
84.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.71 mi
Kilometers
100.93 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rittman
Thu, Oct 15, 8:48 PM EDT
Return by in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mentor
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive Rittman
Thu, Oct 15, 8:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mentor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Boston Heights
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Mentor
31.4 mi
00h 39m
To Rittman
31.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Rittman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Rittman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland

    2172 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 77 South: Akron

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    6 mi · 7 min · State Route 21

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina

    886 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wadsworth Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Wadsworth Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    987 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rittman Road

    1099 ft · 31 sec · Rittman Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Sunset Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Rittman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
19.4 mi · 31%
Outerbelt East Freeway
17.4 mi · 28%
I 77 South
7.58 mi · 12%
State Route 21
6.01 mi · 10%
I 76 West
5.56 mi · 9%
Wadsworth Road
3.75 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston Heights
00h 39m from Mentor
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Rittman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Rittman?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Mentor and 31.4 miles from Rittman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Rittman.

Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boston Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

31 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

103 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Rittman. Straight-line distance: 52.79 mi (84.96 km).

Mentor

#1 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Rittman

#2 Rittman

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population6,396
Coordinates40.9781100, -81.7820800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Mentor (-81.33955, 41.66616)
End: Rittman (-81.78208, 40.97811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.93
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $8.46 $16.93
Mid-grade $4.38 $9.69 $19.37
Premium $4.93 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $6.07 $13.41 $26.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mentor and Rittman. The current time is 19:29:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.