How far is Youngstown, OH from Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Mentor-on-the-Lake.
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Start on Central Square
108 m · 8 sec · Central Square
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Turn straight onto Wick Avenue
1000 ft · 30 sec · Wick Avenue
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Turn left onto West Rayen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2537 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Division Street Expressway
2428 ft · 30 sec · Division Street Expressway
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Continue on Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Orwell, Jamestown PA
1761 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Painesville-Warren Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Painesville-Warren Road
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Painesville Warren Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Painesville Warren Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Painesville Warren Road
68 m · 5 sec · Painesville Warren Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Painesville Warren Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Painesville Warren Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bank Street
1300 ft · 32 sec · Bank Street
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Continue on Johnnycake Ridge Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Johnnycake Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 44 North: Painesville
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 44
2 mi · 2 min · State Route 44
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 44
3255 ft · 1 min · State Route 44
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Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Mentor
1848 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto Munson Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Munson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Munson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
Continue straight
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Youngstown and Partly Sunny near Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Mentor-on-the-Lake?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Orwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Youngstown and 37.3 miles from Mentor-on-the-Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Youngstown and Partly Sunny near Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Orwell
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 Orwell.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Union Station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Mentor-on-the-Lake. Straight-line distance: 55.73 mi (89.69 km).
#1 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mentor-on-the-Lake
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 7,378 |
| Coordinates | 41.7050400, -81.3603900 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mentor-on-the-Lake (-81.36039, 41.70504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $3.71 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
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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