How far is Strongsville, OH from Sylvania, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Sylvania, OH is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
116.77 mi
02h 16m
Flight
101.06 mi
162.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.06 mi
Kilometers
162.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.77 mi
Kilometers
187.92 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvania
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Sylvania
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Strongsville
58.3 mi
01h 08m
To Sylvania
58.5 mi
01h 08m

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
68°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Royalton Road

    65 m · 33 sec · Royalton Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Royalton Road

    97 m · 12 sec · Royalton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pearl Road

    127 m · 21 sec · Pearl Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westwood Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westwood Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Prospect Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Prospect Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1444 ft · 40 sec · Prospect Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Sprague Road

    1131 ft · 37 sec · West Sprague Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    114 m · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    59 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    75 m · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    99.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Road

    921 ft · 20 sec · Reynolds Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Dussel Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Dussel Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2784 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 51 South, SR 184: Monroe Street, Sylvania

    2040 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard

    40 m · 5 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Erie Street

    120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Erie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
99.4 mi · 85%
West Dussel Drive
8.43 mi · 7%
US 23 North
1.91 mi · 2%
Prospect Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Monroe Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Westwood Drive
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

99.4 mi · 01h 47m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 08m from Strongsville
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Mostly Cloudy near Sylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Strongsville and 58.5 miles from Sylvania.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.78 one way or $31.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 101.06 mi (162.64 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Sylvania

City near Toledo, Ohio

Population19,515
Coordinates41.7189400, -83.7129900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Sylvania (-83.71299, 41.71894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $15.78
Round trip
$31.56
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $15.78 $31.56
Mid-grade $4.38 $18.06 $36.12
Premium $4.93 $20.30 $40.60
Diesel $6.07 $25.00 $50.00

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 Sylvania. The current time is 13:28:39.

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.