Origin
Powell, OH
Morning in Powell on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Powell, OH to Mentor, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
117.4 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Powell, OH
Ezkol Arnak
Mentor, OH
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Trip Overview
Powell, OH to Mentor, OH is 117.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m via I 77 and Outerbelt East Freeway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within Ohio, moving through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick trip between these two points. You'll find it's a practical choice if you're looking for a direct path with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.7 miles from Powell, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 76.3 mi | 1h 28m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 15 mi | 18m |
| US 36 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| I 271 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| I 90 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Township Road 172 | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| SR 751 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 76.3 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powell, OH and Mentor, OH.
1
Start on Township Road 172
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Township Road 172
2
Turn straight onto SR 751
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 751
3
Turn left onto US 36
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 36
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto I 77
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
7
Merge onto I 271
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 271
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on I 271
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 195
Toward SR 615: Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 615
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a drive well under 3 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning could help you avoid the peak rush hour in the Columbus and Cleveland areas. While the drive is short enough to complete in one go, you'll cover 76.3 miles on I 77 before any potential need to exit, so keep an eye on your fuel level as you approach the halfway point of that segment. The $18 fuel cost estimate is based on the 117.4 miles, so plan accordingly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.7 miles from Powell, OH, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mentor, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Powell, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Powell, OH
This is one driving day of about 117.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Powell, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 76.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.7 miles from Powell, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 116 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
85.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
8
96.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exit...
7
115.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward SR 615: Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 195
Toward SR 615: Center Street
6
116 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
SR 615 / Center Street
Turn left onto SR 615 / Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.22 one way
$36.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $20.22 | $40.44 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.92 | $51.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.27 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.44 | $7.51 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mentor, OH
Morning in Mentor on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 95% of the 117.4 miles on major freeways like I 77 and Outerbelt East Freeway. You'll experience a long stretch of 76.3 miles on I 77 without needing to exit. Expect a high concentration of exits and merges typical of a highway system that connects urban and suburban areas.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.3 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near I 77.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 117.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.8 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Powell, OH
Full guide →Powell is a city in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio. Powell is a Columbus upscale bedroom community with several luxury neighborhoods. It is located in Liberty Township, Delaware County's first settlement.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 117.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.3 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mentor, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.8 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mentor, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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