How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Mentor, OH?
The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Mentor, OH is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Arlington and Mentor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Mentor.
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Start on Cambridge Boulevard
59 m · 10 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Stanford Road
145 m · 21 sec · Stanford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stanford Road
34 m · 4 sec · Stanford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road
1 km · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
16 m · 8 sec · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Star Road
854 ft · 30 sec · North Star Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kinnear Road
8 m · 1 sec · Kinnear Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kinnear Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Kinnear Road
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Turn left onto Olentangy River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn right onto West Lane Avenue
2511 ft · 1 min · West Lane Avenue
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Turn left onto Neil Avenue
2933 ft · 1 min · Neil Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hudson Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Beulah Road
1366 ft · 33 sec · Beulah Road
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Merge slight left
107.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street
1642 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Arlington and Mentor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Beulah Road
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington to Mentor?
The road trip is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Upper Arlington and 82.5 miles from Mentor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Upper Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Mentor.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 146.46 mi (235.71 km).
#1 Upper Arlington
City in Ohio
| Population | 34,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.9945100, -83.0624100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $28.38 | $56.76 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
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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