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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.87 mi
04h 16m
Flight
162.51 mi
261.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.51 mi
Kilometers
261.53 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.87 mi
Kilometers
326.49 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 11, 3:56 PM EDT
Return by in Mentor
Sat, Apr 11, 8:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mentor
2026-04-11T11:39
Arrive Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 11, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mentor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Mentor
101.5 mi
02h 08m
To Sugar Creek
101.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

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.

  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

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street

    831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Marietta Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    155 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Roseville Road

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Town Hwy 312

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    6.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Alderman Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Alderman Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
97.8 mi · 48%
I 70 West
24.9 mi · 12%
I 90 West
19.4 mi · 10%
Roseville Road
15.7 mi · 8%
Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 6%
Outerbelt East Freeway
8.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
162.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
02h 08m from Mentor
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 162.51 mi (261.53 km).

Mentor

#1 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Sugar Creek

#2 Sugar Creek

Township in Greene County, Ohio

Population1,207
Coordinates39.3822900, -82.0790300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Mentor (-81.33955, 41.66616)
End: Sugar Creek (-82.07903, 39.38229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.1 L · about $26.53
Round trip
$53.06
14.32 gal · 54.2 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Mentor and Sugar Creek. The current time is 11:39:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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