How far is Strongsville, OH from Hilliard, OH?
The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Hilliard, OH is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strongsville and Hilliard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Hilliard.
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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
111.3 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cemetery Road, Fishinger Boulevard
2176 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto Norwich Street
1853 ft · 1 min · Norwich Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Street
77 m · 9 sec · Columbia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongsville and Hilliard.
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
111 mi · 02h 00m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilliard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Hilliard?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Strongsville and 64.2 miles from Hilliard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilliard.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Hilliard. Straight-line distance: 112.42 mi (180.92 km).
#1 Strongsville
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,481 |
| Coordinates | 41.3145000, -81.8356900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilliard
City in Ohio
| Population | 36,797 |
| Coordinates | 40.0334000, -83.1582500 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilliard (-83.15825, 40.0334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
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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