Origin
Sterling, OH
Morning in Sterling on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling, OH to McCance, 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
38m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling, OH
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McCance, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 23.3-mile drive from Sterling to McCance in Ohio is easily accomplished in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Budget around $4 for fuel, as the route utilizes local roads for the majority of its journey. With 23% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a mix of speeds, but the focus remains on navigating local routes. As both locations are within the Midwest region, you won't encounter significant environmental shifts. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| SR 3 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Fredericksburg Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| East Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Seville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dover Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Kauffman Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cleveland Road
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling, OH and McCance, OH.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
106 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto CR 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kauffman Avenue
3
Continue on CR 60
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seville Road
4
Turn right onto SR 604
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Easton Road
5
Turn left onto SR 3
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Cleveland Road
6
Take the ramp onto SR 3
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 3
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on SR 83
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
8
Turn right onto CH 501
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Fredericksburg Road
9
Turn right onto Mc Cance Circle
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mc Cance Circle
10
Arrive at destination
Mc Cance Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue
Turn right onto CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 604 / East Easton Road
Turn right onto SR 604 / East Easton Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 3 / Cleveland Road
Turn left onto SR 3 / Cleveland Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 3
Take the ramp onto SR 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Mc Cance Circle
Turn right onto Mc Cance Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.23 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
McCance, OH
Morning in McCance on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
38m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this trip. With only 23% of the journey on highways, you'll be navigating primarily on Cleveland Road, SR 3, and Fredericksburg Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on Cleveland Road. This route is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, sweeping vistas. Be prepared for the local road feel, which often means more intersections and varying speed limits.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Cleveland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (SR 604 / East Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (SR 3 / Cleveland Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on Cleveland Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 60 / Kauffman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (SR 604 / East Easton Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (SR 3 / Cleveland Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McCance, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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