How far is Stow, OH from Mentor, OH?
The driving distance from Stow, OH to Mentor, OH is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stow and Mentor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stow and Mentor.
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Start on Darrow Road
2630 ft · 1 min · Darrow Road
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Turn left onto Graham Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Graham Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 8 North
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street
1642 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn right
35 m · 8 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 Stow and Mentor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Stow and Partly Sunny near Mentor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stow to Mentor?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
North Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Stow and 21.2 miles from Mentor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stow and Partly Sunny near Mentor.
Stop Ideas Near North Randall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Randall.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stow and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 35.39 mi (56.96 km).
#1 Stow
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 34,714 |
| Coordinates | 41.1595000, -81.4403900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.83 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
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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