Origin
Wickliffe, OH
Late night in Wickliffe on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wickliffe, 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
14m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wickliffe, OH
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Mentor, OH
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Trip Overview
Wickliffe to Mentor is 8.8 miles and takes about 14m via I 90, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest trip stays within Ohio, making it an easy local hop. With a mostly highway profile, you'll find this route straightforward and efficient. It's an ideal option for a quick errand or a brief connection between two nearby points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| S.O.M. Center Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maplegrove Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Country Club Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wickliffe, OH and Mentor, OH.
1
Start on Country Club Drive
200 ft
·
12 sec
·
Country Club Drive
2
Turn right onto SR 84
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto Maplegrove Road
502 ft
·
21 sec
·
Maplegrove Road
4
Turn right onto SR 91
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
S.O.M. Center Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Erie Pa
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 271
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 195
Toward SR 615: Center Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 615
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.4 — 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
|
SR 84 / Ridge Road
Turn right onto SR 84 / Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 91 / S.O.M. Center Road
Turn right onto SR 91 / S.O.M. Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 90 East: Erie Pa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 East: Erie Pa
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
$1.37 one way
$2.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Mentor, OH
Late night in Mentor on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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
14m 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 mostly highway, with 61% of the route on I 90. You'll experience a stretch of 5.4 miles on I 90 before transitioning to surface roads like Center Street and Ridge Road. Expect a high concentration of exits and merges as you navigate the highway portion.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Center Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 84 / Ridge Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 84 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 91 / S.O.M. Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on I 90. 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 (SR 84 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 91 / S.O.M. Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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