Origin
Mentor, OH
Late night in Mentor on Saturday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mentor, OH to Randolph, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Randolph, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Mentor, OH to Randolph, OH covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Outerbelt East Freeway, I 271 Express, SR 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Outerbelt East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 55 miles, with most of the trip on Outerbelt East Freeway and I 271 Express. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 miles on Outerbelt East Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outerbelt East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt East Freeway and I 271 Express. 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; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 24.2 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles (North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
24.2 mi into trip
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~31m in
|
I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
5
24.5 mi into trip
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~31m in
|
I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Continue onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23A
Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, You...
5
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
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North Chestnut Street
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
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SR 59 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SR 59 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
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South Prospect Street
Turn right onto South Prospect Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mentor, OH and Randolph, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown and Ravenna.
Youngstown
24.2 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 271; I 480
Ravenna
36.9 mi in
|
~46m
|
via SR 14
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| I 271 Express | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| SR 14 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| SR 5 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| I 90 | 5 mi | 5m |
| South Prospect Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Cleveland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt East Freeway
— 16.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor, OH and Randolph, 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 right at fork onto I 271; I 480
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 271; I 480
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A
Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 14
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 14
Toward Ravenna
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Cleveland Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleveland Road
11
Turn left onto West Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Highland Avenue
12
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
13
Turn left onto SR 59
456 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn right onto South Prospect Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Prospect Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto SR 5; SR 44
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 5; SR 44
16
Turn right onto CH 87
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Waterloo Road
17
Arrive at destination
CH 87
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Mentor, OH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Mentor, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Randolph, OH
The final approach into Randolph, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.07 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Randolph, OH
Late night in Randolph on Saturday
Local time
4:12 AM
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
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
1h 17m 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 Randolph, OH covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt East Freeway, I 271 Express, SR 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 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 $8.54 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 55 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 24.2 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles (I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles (North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Mentor, OH and Randolph, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown and Ravenna.
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.
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