How far is Columbus, OH from Mentor, OH?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Mentor is 146.3 miles (235.45 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to Mentor, OH is 146.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Columbus to Mentor with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Mentor, Ohio is: 161.78 miles (260.35 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Mentor will take approximately 02 hours 29 minutes.

#1 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area. It is located in central Ohio. Columbus is a major center for education and is home to Ohio State University

Population	884356
GPS Coordinates	39°57'40"N 82°59'56"W
Latitude	39.9611800
Longitude	-82.9987900
Altitude	235
Country	United States

#2 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio. It is located on the shore of Lake Erie in the northeastern part of the state. Mentor is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Mentor Historical Society and the Mentor Public Library.

Population	47090
GPS Coordinates	41°39'58"N 81°20'22"W
Latitude	41.6661600
Longitude	-81.3395500
Altitude	211
Country	United States

Starting point in Columbus: East State Street (-82.998626,39.960416)
Ending point in Mentor: Center Street (-81.339958,41.666166)

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Mentor

The distance between Columbus and Mentor is 260 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbus and Mentor. The current time is 19:02:17.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.61 liters (5.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Mentor.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Mentor is $18.33 (diesel $24.57).

Ohio gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.21	$3.68	$4.14	$4.3
Total	$18.33	$21.01	$23.64	$24.57

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Ohio ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.211 (Diesel $4.304) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Mentor (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.