How far is Mentor, OH from Tallmadge, OH?

The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Tallmadge, OH is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.45 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.38 mi
63.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.38 mi
Kilometers
63.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.45 mi
Kilometers
73.15 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallmadge
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM EDT
Return by in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mentor
2026-10-15T14:25
Arrive Tallmadge
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Bedford Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Mentor
22.7 mi
00h 30m
To Tallmadge
22.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    743 ft · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Tallmadge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tallmadge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Tallmadge Circle

    53 m · 6 sec · Tallmadge Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tallmadge Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
19.4 mi · 43%
Akron Expressway
11.2 mi · 25%
Outerbelt East Freeway
8.66 mi · 19%
Northwest Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 3%
Center Street
1.24 mi · 3%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford Heights
00h 30m from Mentor
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mentor and Mostly Sunny near Tallmadge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Bedford Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Mentor and 22.7 miles from Tallmadge.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedford Heights

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 Bedford Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

17 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Tallmadge. Straight-line distance: 39.38 mi (63.37 km).

Mentor

#1 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

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

#2 Tallmadge

City in Ohio

Population17,259
Coordinates41.1014500, -81.4417800
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Start: Mentor (-81.33955, 41.66616)
End: Tallmadge (-81.44178, 41.10145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.26
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $6.13 $12.26
Mid-grade $4.38 $7.01 $14.03
Premium $4.93 $7.88 $15.77
Diesel $6.07 $9.71 $19.42

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 Tallmadge. The current time is 14:25:48.

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.