How far is Strongsville, OH from Centerville, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Centerville, OH is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.26 mi
03h 47m
Flight
168.78 mi
271.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.78 mi
Kilometers
271.62 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.26 mi
Kilometers
325.51 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strongsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Strongsville
101 mi
01h 53m
To Centerville
101.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Centerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Royalton Road

    65 m · 33 sec · Royalton Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Royalton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    120.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Kettering

    1350 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Far Hills Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Far Hills Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    39 m · 3 sec · West Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
121 mi · 60%
West Freeway
50.6 mi · 25%
I 675 South
22.3 mi · 11%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Far Hills Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
Royalton Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 53m from Strongsville
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Centerville?

The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Strongsville and 101.2 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.45 one way or $52.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 168.78 mi (271.62 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

City in Iowa, United States

Population23,882
Coordinates39.6283900, -84.1593800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Centerville (-84.15938, 39.62839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.02 L · about $26.45
Round trip
$52.91
14.28 gal · 54.04 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.45 $52.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.29 $60.58
Premium $4.79 $34.20 $68.40
Diesel $4.30 $30.73 $61.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Strongsville and Centerville. The current time is 03:08:35.

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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.