How far is Strongsville, OH from Anderson, OH?
The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Anderson, OH is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strongsville and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Anderson.
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Start on Royalton Road
65 m · 33 sec · Royalton Road
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Turn uturn onto Royalton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
123.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
1639 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto South High Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
29.4 mi · 38 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 207: Chillicothe
1315 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Moundsville Road
3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto Anderson Station Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Anderson Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongsville and Anderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Sunny near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Anderson?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Strongsville and 87.2 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Sunny near Anderson.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 149.82 mi (241.12 km).
#1 Strongsville
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,481 |
| Coordinates | 41.3145000, -81.8356900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
A city in Madison County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,059 |
| Coordinates | 39.3609000, -83.0704600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anderson Station Road (-83.070463, 39.360861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $22.82 | $45.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.51 | $53.03 |
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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