Medina, OH Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Medina, OH is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 95 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Medina, OH spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
216.7 mi
Cincinnati, OH
Quickest Drive
32m
Akron, OH
Plan Around Medina, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Medina, OH
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Trips from Medina, OH
Driving from Medina, OH
The typical drive from Medina, OH covers about 95 miles and takes around 1h 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 217 miles (4h 7m), while the shortest is just 26 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Medina, OH are Cincinnati, OH (216.7 mi, 4h 7m), Toledo, OH (115.6 mi, 2h 16m), West Chester, OH (85.3 mi, 1h 49m), Cleveland, OH (33.3 mi, 43m), and Akron, OH (25.8 mi, 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 95-mile trip from Medina, OH, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Medina, OH and 1 routes heading into Medina, OH, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 26 to 217 miles.
The longest mapped route from Medina, OH covers 217 miles and takes approximately 4h 7m. Shorter options start at just 26 miles.
The average route from Medina, OH runs about 95 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 95-mile trip from Medina, OH costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Medina, OH include Cincinnati, OH, Toledo, OH, West Chester, OH and Cleveland, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Medina, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
26,040
Median Income
$76,099
Median Home Value
$231,700
Median Age
40.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Medina, OH
Medina, pronounced muh-DYE-nuh is a city in Medina County, Ohio.
Medina County Convention & Visitor's Bureau. 1 Historic District (Public Square) (centered around Uptown Park in the center of town). Victorian architecture, shops, restaurants, community events, concerts, and more, at the center of Medina. (updated May 2017)
1 Castle Noel, 260 S. Court Street, ☏ +1 330-721-6635, [email protected]. Large Christmas attraction with lots to see. Weekdays: $17, weekends: $18. (updated Oct 2016) 2 Medina County Fair, 720 W Smith Rd, ☏ +1 330 723-9633. (updated Feb 2019)
1 Chill Artisan Ice Cream, 11 Public Square (S Court St), ☏ +1 234 466-0589. F Sa noon-9PM Su-Th noon-8PM. Many different flavors of ice cream, some conventional and some very unusual! Vegan flavors available too. Seating available inside or enjoy your dessert at the public park across the street. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Miss Molly's Tea Room, 140 West Washington St, ☏ +1 330 725-6830. Tea room. 3 On Tap, 2736 Medina Rd, ☏ +1 330 725-1972, [email protected]. M Tu 11AM-9PM, W-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-8PM. Bar and grill with a large menu and both indoor and outdoor seating. Live music some weekend evenings. (updated Sep 2024) 4 Yours Truly, 3725 Medina Rd, ☏ +1 330 722-5800. Family restaurant.
1 Jo Jo's Sports Bar and Grill, 221 South Jefferson St, ☏ +1 330 722-5656. 2 Johnny Malloy's, 1038 N Court St, ☏ +1 330 723-4100.
Hampton Inn Medina, 3073 East Pointe Dr, ☏ +1 330 721-8955. Holiday Inn Express Medina, 5185 Gateway Dr, ☏ +1 330-722-6006. Super 8 Medina Motel, 5161 Montville Dr, ☏ +1 330 723-8118. Towne Motel of Medina, 302 North Court St, ☏ +1 330 725-4535. Red Roof Inn Medina, 5021 Eastpointe Dr (I71 exit 218), ☏ +1 330 725-1395. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Jacuzzi rooms, free continental breakfast, guest laundry, in room movies, outdoor pool, free wireless Internet. $55.
Medina is located just off of I-71, which runs from Cleveland through Columbus to Cincinnati. You can get to Medina from I-71's exit at State Route 3 northeast of Medina, or from I-71's exit at State Route 18 east of downtown Medina. I-271 begins near Willoughby Hills, east of Cleveland and ends just Northeast of Medina. State Route 3 begins in Cleveland and ends in Cincinnati. SR 3 runs southwest into downtown Medina and Public Square, and then continues south through Medina County. State Route 18 begins at the Indiana and Ohio border, near Hicksville and ends in Akron. SR 18 runs east and west through downtown Medina and Public Square. State Route 57 begins in Lorain and ends in Riceland. SR 57 runs southeast through downtown Medina and Public Square. US 42 begins in Cleveland and ends in Louisville, Kentucky. US 42 runs southwest through downtown Medina and Public Square.
Medina County Public Transit provides limited bus service.
Travel tips adapted from Medina (Ohio) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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