How far is Sterling, OH from McCance, OH?

The driving distance from Sterling, OH to McCance, OH is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.33 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.73 mi
30.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.73 mi
Kilometers
30.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.33 mi
Kilometers
37.54 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCance
Wed, Apr 15, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling
Wed, Apr 15, 8:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling
2026-04-15T19:24
Arrive McCance
Wed, Apr 15, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sterling
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Deer Creek
OH

Township in Madison County, Ohio

From Sterling
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To McCance
11.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and McCance.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and McCance.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kauffman Avenue

    3173 ft · 1 min · Kauffman Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Seville Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Seville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Easton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Easton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Cleveland Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Dover Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fredericksburg Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Fredericksburg Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mc Cance Circle

    15 m · 2 sec · Mc Cance Circle

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mc Cance Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling and McCance.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland Road
13 mi · 56%
Fredericksburg Road
4.66 mi · 20%
East Easton Road
2.86 mi · 12%
Seville Road
1.09 mi · 5%
Dover Road
1.05 mi · 5%
Kauffman Avenue
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cleveland Road

Turn left onto Cleveland Road

7.6 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Creek
00h 19m from Sterling
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sterling and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling to McCance?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Sterling and 11.7 miles from McCance.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sterling and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCance.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Creek, 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 Deer Creek.

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

75 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and McCance. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.14 km).

Sterling

#1 Sterling

Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population4,577
Coordinates40.9675600, -81.8484700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
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#2 McCance

McCance is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6978400, -81.8840300
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling (-81.84847, 40.96756)
End: McCance (-81.88403, 40.69784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.08
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.04 $6.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.48 $6.96
Premium $4.79 $3.93 $7.86
Diesel $4.30 $3.53 $7.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling and McCance. The current time is 19:24:56.

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.