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

The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Strongsville, OH is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
130.36 mi
02h 04m
Flight
111.59 mi
179.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.59 mi
Kilometers
179.58 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.36 mi
Kilometers
209.8 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Arlington
2026-10-15T12:31
Arrive Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
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 Upper Arlington
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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Upper Arlington
62.6 mi
01h 02m
To Strongsville
67.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cambridge Boulevard

    59 m · 10 sec · Cambridge Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stanford Road

    145 m · 21 sec · Stanford Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stanford Road

    34 m · 4 sec · Stanford Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road

    1 km · 2 min · Stanford Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard

    16 m · 8 sec · Northwest Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Star Road

    854 ft · 30 sec · North Star Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kinnear Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Kinnear Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kinnear Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Kinnear Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Olentangy River Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Olentangy River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Lane Avenue

    2511 ft · 1 min · West Lane Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Neil Avenue

    2933 ft · 1 min · Neil Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Hudson Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Hudson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Beulah Road

    1366 ft · 33 sec · Beulah Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    107.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 82: Royalton Road

    1604 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Royalton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Royalton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beulah Road
119 mi · 91%
Royalton Road
1.42 mi · 1%
Kinnear Road
1.15 mi · 1%
West Hudson Street
1.07 mi · 1%
Stanford Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Olentangy River Road
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
111.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 02m from Upper Arlington
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Strongsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Upper Arlington and 67.8 miles from Strongsville.

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

The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.62 one way or $35.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Upper Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Strongsville.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Strongsville. Straight-line distance: 111.59 mi (179.58 km).

Upper Arlington

#1 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population34,907
Coordinates39.9945100, -83.0624100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Strongsville

#2 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge Boulevard (-83.062421, 39.9945)
End: Royalton Road (-81.835537, 41.314183)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $17.62
Round trip
$35.24
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $17.62 $35.24
Mid-grade $4.38 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.93 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $6.07 $27.91 $55.83

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 Upper Arlington and Strongsville. The current time is 12:31:31.

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.