How far is Strongsville, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
217.29 mi
04h 09m
Flight
182.47 mi
293.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.47 mi
Kilometers
293.66 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.29 mi
Kilometers
349.7 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Arlington
Mon, Jul 27, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Mon, Jul 27, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-07-26T22:04
Arrive Upper Arlington
Mon, Jul 27, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:40 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Strongsville
108.6 mi
02h 04m
To Upper Arlington
108.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Upper Arlington.

  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

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Verity Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Germantown Road

    121 m · 12 sec · Germantown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Nelbar Street

    1406 ft · 28 sec · Nelbar Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Shafor Street

    1753 ft · 52 sec · Shafor Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Flemming Road

    1492 ft · 1 min · Flemming Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Ardmore Drive

    835 ft · 37 sec · Ardmore Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ardmore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
121 mi · 56%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 25%
SR 4
27 mi · 12%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
3.14 mi · 1%
East 2nd Street
1.67 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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
182.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 04m from Strongsville
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Strongsville and Partly Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Upper Arlington?

The road trip is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Strongsville and 108.7 miles from Upper Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Strongsville and Partly Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 182.47 mi (293.66 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Upper Arlington

#2 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population35,369
Coordinates39.5161700, -84.3763300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Upper Arlington (-84.37633, 39.51617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.03 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.83
15.34 gal · 58.06 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.42 $56.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.54 $65.07
Premium $4.79 $36.74 $73.48
Diesel $4.30 $33.01 $66.02

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Strongsville and Upper Arlington. The current time is 22:04:01.

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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.