Origin
Mentor, OH
Late night in Mentor on Thursday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mentor, OH to Brookville, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
206.4 mi
332 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mentor, OH
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Brookville, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mentor, OH to Brookville, OH covers 206.4 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Akron Expressway, I 77, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.03 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
103.2 miles from Mentor, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 206.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 28m highway drive covering 206.4 miles, with most of the trip on Akron Expressway and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 61 miles on Akron Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 61 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.2 miles in near I 271.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 206.4 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 24.2 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
29.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
128.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
6
153.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155
Toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mentor, OH to Brookville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Akron
29.3 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 61 mi | 1h 11m |
| I 77 | 36.7 mi | 39m |
| I 70 | 24.2 mi | 26m |
| I 271 Express | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| Roseville Road | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Jefferson Street | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| South Main Street | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| I 271 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 61 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor, OH and Brookville, OH.
1
Start on this road
114 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 615
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
4
Merge onto I 90
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 90
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 Express
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 271 Express
6
Merge onto I 271
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 271
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
9
Merge onto SR 8
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 77
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
12
Merge onto I 70
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 70
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 155
Toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
14
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Elm Street
15
Turn left onto North 7th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
16
Turn right onto US 22; SR 93
356 ft
·
11 sec
·
Marietta Street
17
Turn left onto US 22; SR 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Putnam Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto US 22; SR 93
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Maysville Avenue
19
Continue on US 22; SR 93
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Maysville Pike
20
Turn slight left
509 ft
·
18 sec
21
Continue on SR 93
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Roseville Road
22
Continue on SR 13
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 13
23
Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Town Hwy 312
24
Turn left onto SR 13
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Jefferson Street
25
Continue on SR 13; SR 78
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Turn slight left onto SR 13; SR 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
27
Continue on SR 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Drive
28
Continue on SR 13
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
South Main Street
29
Turn slight right onto SR 13
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 13
30
Turn right onto SR 682
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
31
Turn slight left onto SR 682
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 682
32
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
North North Plains Road
33
Continue on SR 682
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North North Plains Road
34
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
185 ft
·
4 sec
·
North North Plains Road
35
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North North Plains Road
36
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South North Plains Road
37
Continue on SR 682
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Plains Road
38
Turn right onto Luhrig Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Luhrig Road
39
Arrive at destination
Luhrig Road
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 103.2 miles from Mentor, OH, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 45 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.2 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookville, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mentor, 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 Mentor, OH
This is one driving day of about 206.4 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Mentor, 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 Akron Expressway for about 61 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.2 mi from Mentor, OH · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.2 miles from Mentor, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Akron Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 miles.
Arriving in Brookville, OH
The final approach into Brookville, 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 Brookville, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.03 one way
$64.07 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.57 | $91.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.67 | $9.91 |
| Efficient EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.06 | $8.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.6 | 1 | $28.90 | $13.21 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Brookville, OH
Late night in Brookville on Thursday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Cambridge, OH
103 mi in
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
2 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
4h 28m 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 Mentor, OH to Brookville, OH covers 206.4 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, I 77, I 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.2 miles from Mentor, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.03 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 206.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.2 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mentor, OH to Brookville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
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