How far is Mentor, OH from Sugar Creek, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Sugar Creek, OH is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Sugar Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Sugar Creek.
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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
36.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Elm Street
831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Street
108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
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Turn slight left
155 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Roseville Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Main
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main
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Turn left onto Alderman Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Alderman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Sugar Creek.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mentor and Sunny near Sugar Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Sugar Creek?
The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Mentor and 101.4 miles from Sugar Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.53 one way or $53.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mentor and Sunny near Sugar Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.
Alliance
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 162.51 mi (261.53 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sugar Creek
Township in Greene County, Ohio
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 39.3822900, -82.0790300 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugar Creek (-82.07903, 39.38229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $3.71 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.37 | $60.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.30 | $68.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
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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