Mentor, OH to Campbell, OH is 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m via State Route 11, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that isn't overly demanding, making it a straightforward option for a single day. If you're looking for a simple, relatively short journey between these two points, this route offers a practical connection without extensive travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Mentor, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed profile, with 47% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on State Route 11, Plank Road, and Mayfield Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll cover is 26.8 miles on State Route 11, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The drive generally transitions between more open roadways and local connections, avoiding a monotonous interstate experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 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 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 615 / Center Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 76.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 615 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 615 / Center Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 615 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East: Erie Pennsylvania
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 East: Erie Pennsylvania
7
11 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward Vrooman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward Vrooman Road
5
76.8 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|6th Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
76.9 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|Whipple Avenue
Turn left onto Whipple Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Route 11
26.8 mi
29m
Plank Road
11.9 mi
16m
Mayfield Road
11.4 mi
16m
I 90
9.3 mi
10m
Painesville Warren Road
4.7 mi
6m
Wilson Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2 mi
3m
Center Street
1.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
State Route 11
— 26.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor, OH and Campbell, OH.
1
Start on this road
114 ft·13 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 615
1.4 mi·3 min·Center Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 90 East: Erie Pennsylvania
4
Merge onto I 90
9.3 mi·10 min·I 90
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 205Toward Vrooman RoadUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto Vrooman Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Vrooman Road
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 86
114 ft·2 sec·Painesville Warren Road
8
Continue on SR 86
4.6 mi·6 min·Painesville Warren Road
9
Continue on SR 86
12 mi·16 min·Plank Road
10
Continue on SR 534
1.0 mi·1 min·Painesville-Warren Road
11
Turn left onto US 322
11 mi·16 min·Mayfield Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward SR 11 South
13
Merge onto SR 11
27 mi·29 min·State Route 11
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711
1.0 mi·1 min·Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
16
Turn right onto Gypsy Lane
0.4 mi·43 sec·Gypsy Lane
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 422
2.0 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
18
Continue on SR 289
1.1 mi·1 min·West Rayen Avenue
19
Continue on SR 289
0.2 mi·23 sec·Oak Street
20
Turn right onto SR 289
0.3 mi·33 sec·North Hine Street
21
Turn right onto SR 289
0.1 mi·20 sec·Himrod Avenue
22
Turn left onto SR 289
2.3 mi·4 min·Wilson Avenue
23
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·3rd Street
24
Continue on Penhale Avenue
0.2 mi·42 sec·Penhale Avenue
25
Turn left onto 6th Street
355 ft·21 sec·6th Street
26
Turn left onto Whipple Avenue
113 ft·5 sec·Whipple Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Whipple Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $12. There are no designated stops mentioned, so you can decide as you go if you need a break, though the drive is short enough that you might not require one. A good tip for this route is to utilize State Route 11 for its longest stretch, as it offers a more direct and consistent path.
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 38.4 miles from Mentor, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbell, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mentor, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mentor, OH
This is one driving day of about 76.9 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Mentor, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Route 11 for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Mentor, OH
· 54m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 2.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.93 one way
$23.87 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$13.25
$26.49
premium
$4.91
$14.86
$29.72
diesel
$5.61
$16.98
$33.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.1
0
$8.07
$3.69
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.73
$3.08
EV Truck/SUV
30.8
0
$10.77
$4.92
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mentor, OH
Afternoon
in Mentor on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Campbell, OH
Afternoon
in Campbell on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
17 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
1h 43m 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 Mentor, OH to Campbell, OH covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 11, Plank Road, Mayfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $11.93 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 76.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 (SR 615 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mentor, OH to Campbell, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
