Strongsville, OH to Doverwood Estates, OH is 16.8 miles and takes about 28 minutes via I 71, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route is mostly highway, making it a quick commute. You'll likely find it convenient for a quick errand or a short hop between nearby towns. It's a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
6.9 mi
7m
Outerbelt South Freeway
3.1 mi
3m
Columbia Road
1.6 mi
3m
Royalton Road
1.4 mi
3m
Rose Road
0.8 mi
1m
Brookpark Road
0.8 mi
1m
Creekside Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Clague Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,126 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,780
Quietest
2 AM
~160 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville, OH and Doverwood Estates, OH.
1
Start on SR 82
213 ft·32 sec·Royalton Road
2
Turn uturn onto SR 82
1.4 mi·3 min·Royalton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 71
6.9 mi·7 min·I 71
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 238Toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, YoungstownUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 480 West: Airport, Toledo
7
Merge onto I 480
3.1 mi·3 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 7Toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview ParkUse the slight right lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto CUY 52
0.2 mi·27 sec·Clague Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 17
0.8 mi·1 min·Brookpark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Columbia Road
12
Turn left onto Rose Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Rose Road
13
Turn right onto Clark Parkway
0.1 mi·32 sec·Clark Parkway
14
Turn right onto Creekside Drive
0.2 mi·59 sec·Creekside Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Creekside Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 82 / Royalton Road
Turn uturn onto SR 82 / Royalton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
8.7 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 238
Toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
6
9.1 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 West: Airport, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 West: Airport, Toledo
8
12.8 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park
6
13.1 mi into trip|~19m in|CUY 52 / Clague Road
At end of road, turn left onto CUY 52 / Clague Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$2.91
$5.82
premium
$4.98
$3.30
$6.59
diesel
$5.60
$3.70
$7.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
5
0
$1.76
$0.81
Efficient EV
4.2
0
$1.47
$0.67
EV Truck/SUV
6.7
0
$2.35
$1.08
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Aug 19, 2026
Origin
Strongsville, OH
Late night
in Strongsville on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 19 at 7:04PM EDT until August 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 19 at 6:18PM EDT until August 19 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Doverwood Estates, OH
Late night
in Doverwood Estates on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 19 at 7:04PM EDT until August 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 19 at 6:18PM EDT until August 19 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 60% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 71 covering 6.9 miles. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, indicated by the mixed profile. Expect to encounter a moderate number of exits and merges as you navigate the Outerbelt South Freeway and Columbia Road. The change from high-speed interstate to local roads will be noticeable.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 82 / Royalton Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 82 / Royalton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
931 ft715 ft
Total Climb
74 ft
Total Descent
283 ft
Highest Point
931 ft
Elevation Range
217 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Strongsville, OH and Doverwood Estates, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown, Toledo, Westlake and Fairview Park.
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on I 71. 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 Doverwood Estates, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (SR 82 / Royalton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Doverwood Estates, OH before heading back.
