Traveling from Bellaire to Cleveland covers 138.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 43 minutes. Because this path is entirely local, you should anticipate a slower pace compared to interstate travel. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $20 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the journey. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the Ohio River area toward the shores of Lake Erie.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.5 miles from Bellaire, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 21
65.2 mi
1h 23m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi
7m
Colerain Road
3.8 mi
5m
South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
3m
Sunset Heights Road
3.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 65.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire, OH and Cleveland, OH.
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Start on Belmont Street
20 ft·2 sec·Belmont Street
2
Turn right onto 34th Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·34th Street
3
Turn right onto Noble Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Noble Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Noble Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·Noble Street
5
Turn right onto 43rd Street
275 ft·10 sec·43rd Street
6
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·Jefferson Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto 48th Street
319 ft·9 sec·48th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
9
Merge onto SR 7
2.4 mi·2 min·SR 7
10
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi·22 sec·SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
11
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi·1 min·Cadiz Pike
13
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sunset Heights Road
14
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi·4 min·Sunset Heights Road
15
Continue on US 250
3.8 mi·5 min·Colerain Road
16
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·Pleasant Grove Road
17
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
18
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·East Market Street
19
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·Cadiz-Dennison Road
21
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·US 250; SR 800
22
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
23
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi·17 min·Water Street
24
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
26
Continue on SR 21
65 mi·1 hr 23 min·SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 162BToward East 22nd Street, East 14th StreetUse the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward East 14th StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi·9 sec·East 14th Street
30
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·East 14th Street
31
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi·41 sec·Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft·19 sec·East 9th Street
33
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi·1 min·Euclid Avenue
34
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft·27 sec·East Roadway
Use the right lane.
35
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 43 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since you only have one scheduled stop, aim to stretch your legs strategically to break up the technical nature of the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $20 estimate in mind as you navigate local roads where gas station availability may vary. A helpful tip for this route is to ensure your GPS is updated for local street navigation, as the reliance on 34th, Noble, and 43rd Streets means you will be making many turns. Staying alert and pacing yourself will make this nearly three-hour drive much more manageable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.5 miles from Bellaire, OH, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.2 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 30 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.5 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellaire, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellaire, OH
This is one driving day of about 137.1 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Bellaire, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 21 for about 65.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 66.9 and 136.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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66.9 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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.
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
8
135.6 mi into trip|~3h 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
135.7 mi into trip|~3h 1m 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
7
136.8 mi into trip|~3h 4m in|US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
136.9 mi into trip|~3h 4m in|US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.28 one way
$42.55 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$23.61
$47.23
premium
$4.91
$26.50
$52.99
diesel
$5.61
$30.27
$60.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.1
0
$14.40
$6.58
Efficient EV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.48
EV Truck/SUV
54.8
0
$19.19
$8.77
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 19, 2026
Origin
Bellaire, OH
Late night
in Bellaire on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Late night
in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Chester, OH
69 mi in
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
20 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
3h 4m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 118.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience, as this route has a 0% highway share. You will navigate via 34th Street, Noble Street, and 43rd Street throughout the 138.1-mile trek. Because the longest stretch on 34th Street is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant adjustments behind the wheel. This is not a monotonous interstate grind; instead, it demands your full attention as you transition between local roads. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, keeping you engaged with the road surface from start to finish.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.2 mi on SR 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 66.9 miles in near US 250.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 137.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 66.9 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.7 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.
Between Bellaire, OH and Cleveland, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 137.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.2 miles on SR 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 66.9 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.7 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Cleveland, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
