Trip from Macedonia, OH to Strongsville, OH

Drive Time

4h 53m

Distance

248.1 mi

399 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 40m ★

6 AM

4h 53m

8 AM

5h 20m

10 AM

5h 2m

12 PM

5h 0m

3 PM

5h 4m

5 PM

5h 19m

8 PM

4h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Strongsville, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Macedonia, OH to Strongsville, OH covers 248.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Circle Freeway, Northeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 192.6 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

124.1 miles from Macedonia, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 53m highway drive covering 248.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 192.6 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 192.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Circle 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 SR 126.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 248.1 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 (SR 126): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 126

Take the ramp onto SR 126 toward US 27 South, SR 126 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 27 South, SR 126 East

30 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

30.3 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 71 North: Columbus

45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

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 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

123.1 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Towns Along This Route

Between Macedonia, OH and Strongsville, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon and Wheeling.

Columbus

30 mi in | ~43m

Lebanon

45.6 mi in | ~1h 2m

Wheeling

121.4 mi in | ~2h 32m | via I 71

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	192.6 mi	3h 29m
Circle Freeway	14.7 mi	16m
Northeast Expressway	14.2 mi	16m
Cincinnati Brookville Road	7 mi	12m
SR 126	5.3 mi	7m
SR 350	4.3 mi	8m
Middleboro Road	1.9 mi	4m
Royalton Road	1.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 192.6 mi, about 3h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macedonia, OH and Strongsville, OH.

Start on Okeana–Drewsburg Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Okeana–Drewsburg Road

Continue on Okeana–Drewersburg Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Okeana–Drewersburg Road

Turn straight onto SR 126

7.0 mi · 12 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road

Turn left onto SR 126; SR 128

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Cleves Road

Take the ramp onto SR 126

5.3 mi · 7 min · SR 126

Toward US 27 South, SR 126 East Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 275 East: Dayton Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 275

15 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 71

14 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto SR 123

515 ft · 12 sec · SR 123

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 8 min · SR 350

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto C-45

1.9 mi · 4 min · Middleboro Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7

336 ft · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 71 North: Columbus

Merge onto I 71

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71

Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71

Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

112 mi · 2 hr 1 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

11 mi · 11 min · I 71

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Exit 231 Toward SR 82: Royalton Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto SR 82

1.4 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road

Use the left / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

SR 82

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 124.1 miles from Macedonia, OH, or about 2h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.6 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.1 miles or 2h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Strongsville, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Macedonia, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Macedonia, OH

This is one driving day of about 248.1 miles and 4h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Macedonia, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 192.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.1 mi from Macedonia, OH · 2h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Bloomfield, OH

124 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

Beavercreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.1 miles from Macedonia, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 192.6 miles.

Arriving in Strongsville, OH

The final approach into Strongsville, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Strongsville, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 239.6

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 68.5

View on nps.gov

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 59.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.11 one way

$74.22 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$41.43	$82.87
premium	$4.79	$46.79	$93.57
diesel	$5.64	$55.12	$110.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.4	0	$26.05	$11.91
Efficient EV	62	0	$21.71	$9.92
EV Truck/SUV	99.2	1	$34.73	$15.88

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Macedonia, OH

Morning in Macedonia on Monday

Local time

10:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Strongsville, OH

Morning in Strongsville on Monday

Local time

10:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

14 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

4h 53m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Macedonia, OH to Strongsville, OH covers 248.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Circle Freeway, Northeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.1 miles from Macedonia, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Macedonia, OH and Strongsville, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon and Wheeling.

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Trip from Macedonia, OH to Strongsville, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Strongsville, OH

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Macedonia, OH

Strongsville, OH

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 53m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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