How far is Sugar Creek, OH from Mentor, OH?

Fastest route

Here's a summary of the directions from Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681, to Mentor, Ohio 44060:

Total distance: 94.7 miles (152.3 kilometers) Estimated travel time: 1 hour and 42 minutes

Directions

  1. Head northwest on W Main St toward 2nd St NW.
  2. Turn right onto OH-93 N/Mill St NW and continue to follow OH-93 N through Tuscarawas Township.
  3. Turn right onto OH-241 N/OH-93 N and continue on OH-93 N to OH-21 N/I-77 ALT in Lawrence Township. Take the OH-21 N exit from OH-93 N.
  4. Exit on the left onto OH-21 N/I-77 ALT toward Cleveland.
  5. Merge onto I-77 N/OH-21 N in Copley Township.
  6. Take exit 144 to merge onto I-271 N toward Erie Pa.
  7. Keep left at the fork to stay on I-271 N and take exit 195 for OH-615/Center St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Take OH-93 N for a scenic route through Tuscarawas Township.
  • ⛽ Plan a rest stop along the way to stretch and refuel.
  • 📱 Use a GPS navigation app to stay on track during the journey.
  • 🍽️ Pack some snacks and water for the road.
  • 🚦 Check for any road closures or traffic updates before starting your trip.
  • 🕒 Avoid peak traffic hours to save time on the road.
  • 🛣️ Enjoy the picturesque views as you drive through Copley Township and Erie Pa.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.42 mi
03h 34m
Flight
162.51 mi
261.53 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.51 mi
Kilometers
261.53 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.42 mi
Kilometers
370.83 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM EDT
Return by in Sugar Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Creek
2026-10-15T15:23
Arrive Mentor
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Creek
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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Sugar Creek
101.8 mi
01h 47m
To Mentor
128.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Creek and Mentor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek and Mentor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 km · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alderman Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Alderman Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Converse Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Converse Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    20.8 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Town Hwy 312

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on I 90

    6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street

    1642 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Creek and Mentor.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
98.1 mi · 43%
I 70 East
25 mi · 11%
Town Hwy 312
15.3 mi · 7%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 7%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 4%
I 90
6.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

97.5 mi · 01h 51m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.9 mi
162.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 47m from Sugar Creek
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sugar Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugar Creek to Mentor?

The road trip is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Sugar Creek and 128.6 miles from Mentor.

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

The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sugar Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Creek and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 162.51 mi (261.53 km).

Sugar Creek

#1 Sugar Creek

Township in Greene County, Ohio

Population1,207
Coordinates39.3822900, -82.0790300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Mentor

#2 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 550 (-82.07918, 39.382623)
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.78 L · about $31.14
Round trip
$62.28
16.26 gal · 61.56 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $31.14 $62.28
Mid-grade $4.38 $35.63 $71.27
Premium $4.93 $40.06 $80.11
Diesel $6.07 $49.33 $98.67

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 Sugar Creek and Mentor. The current time is 15:23:10.

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.