How far is Strongsville, OH from Avon Center, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Avon Center, OH is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
17.61 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.84 mi
22.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.84 mi
Kilometers
22.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.61 mi
Kilometers
28.34 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Center
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-10-15T20:27
Arrive Avon Center
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Strongsville
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
Eaton Estates
OH

Census-designated place in Lorain County, Ohio

From Strongsville
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Avon Center
8.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strongsville and Avon Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Avon Center.

  1. 1

    Start on Royalton Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Royalton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1865 ft · 36 sec · Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Root Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Root Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bainbridge Road

    1996 ft · 59 sec · Bainbridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Avon Belden Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Center Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Detroit Road

    94 m · 11 sec · Detroit Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Center Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Center Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongsville and Avon Center.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Root Road
5.84 mi · 33%
Royalton Road
5.81 mi · 33%
Center Road
2.85 mi · 16%
Avon Belden Road
2.32 mi · 13%
Bainbridge Road
0.38 mi · 2%
Station Road
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Root Road

Turn left onto Root Road

5.84 mi · 00h 10m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eaton Estates
00h 15m from Strongsville
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Mostly Sunny near Avon Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Avon Center?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Eaton Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Strongsville and 8.8 miles from Avon Center.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Mostly Sunny near Avon Center.

Stop Ideas Near Eaton Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eaton Estates, 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 Eaton Estates.

RAIL

Elyria

10 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

34 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

61 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Avon Center. Straight-line distance: 13.84 mi (22.28 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avon Center

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Population15,724
Coordinates41.4597600, -82.0195900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Avon Center (-82.01959, 41.45976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.75
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $2.37 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.38 $2.72 $5.43
Premium $4.93 $3.05 $6.11
Diesel $6.07 $3.76 $7.52

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 Strongsville and Avon Center. The current time is 20:27:58.

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.