Origin
McCance, OH
Night in McCance on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McCance, OH to Sterling, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
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.
McCance, OH
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Sterling, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from McCance, OH to Sterling, OH covers 22.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cleveland Road, SR-3, US 250, Fredericksburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Cleveland Road, SR-3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.3 miles from McCance, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from McCance, OH to Sterling, OH covers 22.7 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cleveland Road, SR-3 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 CH 501 / Fredericksburg Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 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 (CH 501 / Fredericksburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 250 / Dover Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 250): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CH 501 / Fredericksburg Road
Turn left onto CH 501 / Fredericksburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 250 / Dover Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 250 / Dover Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 250
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Cleveland Road, SR-3
Turn right onto Cleveland Road, SR-3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road, SR-3 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| US 250 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Fredericksburg Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| East Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Seville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dover Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kauffman Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| SR 3 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cleveland Road, SR-3
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCance, OH and Sterling, OH.
1
Start on Mc Cance Circle
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mc Cance Circle
2
Turn left onto CH 501
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Fredericksburg Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 250
5
Take the exit onto SR 3
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 3
6
Turn right onto Cleveland Road, SR-3
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Cleveland Road, SR-3
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 604
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Easton Road
8
Turn left onto CR 60
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seville Road
9
Continue on CR 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kauffman Avenue
10
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
106 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chestnut Street
11
Arrive at destination
Chestnut Street
Trip Plan
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 11.3 miles from McCance, OH, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.5 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 22.7 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sterling, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving McCance, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from McCance, OH
This is one driving day of about 22.7 miles and 37m.
At 22.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Cleveland Road, SR-3 for about 7.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from McCance, OH · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from McCance, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sterling, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sterling, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.05 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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
Sterling, OH
Night in Sterling on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McCance, OH to Sterling, OH covers 22.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cleveland Road, SR-3, US 250, Fredericksburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from McCance, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 501 / Fredericksburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 250 / Dover Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 250): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from McCance, OH to Sterling, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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