Origin
Austintown, OH
Late night in Austintown on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austintown, OH to Cleveland, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austintown, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Austintown to Cleveland, you are looking at a straightforward 67.9-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Ohio Turnpike, I-480, and the Outerbelt South Freeway, keeping you firmly within the Midwest region throughout your journey. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct trip. Since there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, you have the flexibility to make this a quick commute or a leisurely morning outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 31.1 mi | 33m |
| I 480 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| I 80 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Canfield Niles Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 31.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austintown, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 105
216 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohltown Road
3
Turn sharp left onto SR 46
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Canfield Niles Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 80
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 80
6
Take the exit onto I 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
8
Merge onto I 80
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 480; SR 14
12
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
15
Take the exit
470 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
21
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
22
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
24
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Austintown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 37.2 and 66.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
37.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
8
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East 14th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward East 14th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Ohio Turnpike
(31.1 mi)
$1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Cleveland, OH
Late night in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 14 mph
42% chance
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
6 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 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience, as 92% of this journey is spent on major interstates. The road is designed for efficiency, featuring a significant 31.1-mile stretch along the Ohio Turnpike that allows for steady, uninterrupted driving. As you transition from the turnpike onto the I-480 and the Outerbelt South Freeway, the pace remains consistent and fast-moving. You will find that this is a classic interstate drive that prioritizes speed over local scenery. Staying alert is key, as the route is built for high-speed transit rather than technical maneuvering or winding backroads.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.1 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 23 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Austintown, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
Streetsboro
37.2 mi in
|
~43m
About the Cities
Arriving in Cleveland, OH
Full guide →Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.1 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.55 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cleveland, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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