How far is Painesville, OH from Kirtland Hills, OH?
The driving distance from Painesville, OH to Kirtland Hills, OH is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Painesville and Kirtland Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Painesville and Kirtland Hills.
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Start on Richmond Street
93 m · 17 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn left onto West Erie Street
890 ft · 15 sec · West Erie Street
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Continue on Mentor Avenue
4.2 mi · 9 min · Mentor Avenue
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Turn left onto Chillicothe Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Chillicothe Road
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Turn left onto Little Mountain Road
2505 ft · 1 min · Little Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Hart Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Hart Road
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Turn left onto Baldwin Road
156 m · 25 sec · Baldwin Road
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Turn right onto Booth Road
2397 ft · 2 min · Booth Road
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Turn left onto Sperry Road
2657 ft · 2 min · Sperry Road
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Turn right
77 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Painesville and Kirtland Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mentor Avenue
Continue on Mentor Avenue
4.15 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Painesville to Kirtland Hills?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mentor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Painesville and 4.6 miles from Kirtland Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mentor
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 Mentor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Painesville and Kirtland Hills. Straight-line distance: 7.64 mi (12.29 km).
#1 Painesville
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 19,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.7244900, -81.2456600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirtland Hills
Village in Lake County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 645 |
| Coordinates | 41.6239400, -81.3070500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirtland Hills (-81.30705, 41.62394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
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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