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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.55 mi
01h 41m
Flight
55.73 mi
89.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.73 mi
Kilometers
89.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.55 mi
Kilometers
119.97 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mentor-on-the-Lake
Tue, May 12, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive Mentor-on-the-Lake
Tue, May 12, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
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
Orwell
OH

Village in Ohio

From Youngstown
37.3 mi
00h 50m
To Mentor-on-the-Lake
37.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S
Destination
66°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Square

    108 m · 8 sec · Central Square

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Wick Avenue

    1000 ft · 30 sec · Wick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Rayen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2537 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Division Street Expressway

    2428 ft · 30 sec · Division Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Orwell, Jamestown PA

    1761 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Painesville-Warren Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Painesville-Warren Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Painesville Warren Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Painesville Warren Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Painesville Warren Road

    68 m · 5 sec · Painesville Warren Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Painesville Warren Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Painesville Warren Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bank Street

    1300 ft · 32 sec · Bank Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Johnnycake Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Johnnycake Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward SR 44 North: Painesville

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 44

    2 mi · 2 min · State Route 44

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 44

    3255 ft · 1 min · State Route 44

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lakeland Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Mentor

    1848 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Munson Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Munson Road

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
28.3 mi · 38%
Painesville-Warren Road
15.6 mi · 21%
Painesville Warren Road
5.67 mi · 8%
Lakeland Freeway
3.23 mi · 4%
State Route 44
2.58 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orwell
00h 50m from Youngstown
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

71 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Elyria

104 mi away
410 East River Road

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).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Mentor-on-the-Lake

#2 Mentor-on-the-Lake

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America

Population7,378
Coordinates41.7050400, -81.3603900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Mentor-on-the-Lake (-81.36039, 41.70504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngstown and Mentor-on-the-Lake. The current time is 21:14:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.