How far is Strongsville, OH from Powell, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Powell, OH is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.92 mi
02h 03m
Flight
70.04 mi
112.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.04 mi
Kilometers
112.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.92 mi
Kilometers
165.63 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-10-15T14:26
Arrive Powell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strongsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Apple Creek
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Strongsville
51.4 mi
01h 01m
To Powell
51.5 mi
01h 01m

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
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi

    1126 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Avon Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown

    1622 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    7 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Township Road 172B

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Township Road 172B

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Township Road 172

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
28.1 mi · 27%
I 71 South
27.2 mi · 26%
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 13%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 10%
Dix Expressway
5.88 mi · 6%
West Main Street
2.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apple Creek
01h 01m from Strongsville
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Chance Rain Showers near Powell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Apple Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Strongsville and 51.5 miles from Powell.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Chance Rain Showers near Powell.

Stop Ideas Near Apple Creek

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

65 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

72 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

85 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

106 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Powell. Straight-line distance: 70.04 mi (112.72 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Powell

#2 Powell

City in Ohio, United States

Population13,393
Coordinates40.3059000, -81.7017900
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Powell (-81.70179, 40.3059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $13.90 $27.81
Mid-grade $4.38 $15.91 $31.82
Premium $4.93 $17.89 $35.77
Diesel $6.07 $22.03 $44.05

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 Powell. The current time is 14:26:40.

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.