Origin
Bedford Heights, OH
Morning in Bedford Heights on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford Heights, OH
Harrison Haines
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This short, 14.7-mile drive from Bedford Heights to Cleveland, Ohio, is a quick hop that can easily be accomplished in about 22 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, with 80% of the route utilizing major freeways like the Willow Freeway and the Outerbelt South Freeway. Given its brevity and modest fuel cost of around $2, this trip is perfect as a single-day excursion and doesn't require an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region throughout this entire drive, making for a straightforward transition between two Ohio locations. Plan this trip for convenience, as it's designed for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Northfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Roadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 5.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Heights, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on SR 8
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 480 West: Cleveland, Toledo
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 480
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
5
Take the exit
470 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
12
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
14
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 West: Cleveland, Toledo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 480 West: Cleveland, Toledo
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
1 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 14.7-mile trip, as 80% of the route involves freeway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles along the Willow Freeway. You'll navigate using key roads like the Willow Freeway, Outerbelt South Freeway, and Northfield Road. The character of the drive is largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel rather than scenic detours. This is a route built for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Willow Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and Outerbelt South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 22m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Willow Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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