How far is Strongsville, OH from Copley, OH?
The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Copley, OH is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strongsville and Copley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Copley.
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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
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
1459 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Medina Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Medina Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 21
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 162: Copley Road, Akron
964 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Copley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Copley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cleveland Massillon Road
30 m · 4 sec · South Cleveland Massillon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cleveland Massillon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongsville and Copley.
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.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
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 Strongsville and Partly Sunny near Copley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Copley?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Strongsville and 12.2 miles from Copley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Partly Sunny near Copley.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
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 Granger.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Copley. Straight-line distance: 17.9 mi (28.81 km).
#1 Strongsville
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,481 |
| Coordinates | 41.3145000, -81.8356900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Copley
Township of Ohio
| Population | 17,237 |
| Coordinates | 41.0989400, -81.6445700 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Copley (-81.64457, 41.09894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
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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