If you are planning a trip from Brookville to Cleveland, expect a journey covering 217.8 miles that takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within the Midwest, connecting two Ohio hubs via local roads rather than major interstates. Because the total duration is under four hours, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $32 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route involves primarily using South Plains Road, South North Plains Road, and North North Plains Road, offering a consistent regional connection across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.9 miles from Brookville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
139.7 mi
2h 33m
US 33
26.6 mi
30m
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi
14m
Southeast Expressway
8.9 mi
11m
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.8 mi
9m
Logan-Lancaster Road
3.8 mi
4m
East Freeway
3.3 mi
4m
South Plains Road
2.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 139.7 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, OH and Cleveland, OH.
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Start on Luhrig Road
2.0 mi·7 min·Luhrig Road
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At end of road, turn left onto SR 682
2.8 mi·5 min·South Plains Road
3
Continue on SR 682
0.8 mi·1 min·South North Plains Road
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
219 ft·5 sec·North North Plains Road
5
Continue on SR 682
0.1 mi·16 sec·North North Plains Road
6
Enter roundabout
295 ft·7 sec
7
Continue
0.2 mi·25 sec
8
Merge onto US 33
27 mi·30 min·US 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 33
2.6 mi·3 min·Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 33
3.8 mi·4 min·Logan-Lancaster Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
13 mi·14 min·Lancaster Bypass
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 33
7.8 mi·9 min·Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 33
8.5 mi·10 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
0.4 mi·31 sec·Southeast Expressway
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on US 33
0.1 mi·12 sec·College Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 33
0.3 mi·27 sec·College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 128AToward I 70 West: ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 70
3.3 mi·4 min·East Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 101AToward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad StreetUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 71
0.4 mi·32 sec·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
112 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
28 mi·31 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi·1 min·Innerbelt
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 171Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario StreetUse the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario StreetUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi·1 min·Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft·10 sec·South Roadway
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi·28 sec·East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though planning for one stop will help break up the drive. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert and keep your GPS updated to ensure you don't miss a transition between South Plains Road and North North Plains Road. Budgeting $32 for fuel should be sufficient, but it is wise to keep an eye on your gauge while navigating local segments where service stations might be less frequent than on a major highway. Make sure to check your tire pressure before leaving, as the constant turning will require your vehicle to be in top shape. Using your single allotted stop to stretch your legs will keep you refreshed for the final leg into Cleveland.
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 107.9 miles from Brookville, OH, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.7 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 47 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.9 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
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 Brookville, 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 Brookville, OH
This is one driving day of about 215.8 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Brookville, 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 I 71 for about 139.7 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 69.5 and 215.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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69.5 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128A
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
8
73.1 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad 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 101A
Toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Stre...
8
214.3 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario 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 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
9
214.6 mi into trip|~4h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
7
215.5 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.49 one way
$66.98 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$37.17
$74.34
premium
$4.91
$41.71
$83.41
diesel
$5.61
$47.65
$95.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.7
0
$22.66
$10.36
Efficient EV
54
0
$18.88
$8.63
EV Truck/SUV
86.3
1
$30.21
$13.81
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 15, 2026
Origin
Brookville, OH
Late night
in Brookville on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Late night
in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 193.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route contains zero highway miles. Because you aren't dealing with the typical interstate grind, the experience feels much more grounded in the local landscape. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the journey relies on a series of turns across local road networks. This lack of highway time means your pace will be dictated by the local road conditions rather than high-speed cruising. Expect a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains consistently on the road ahead.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 139.7 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 215.8 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 69.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 4h 14m. Total distance: 215.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 139.7 miles on I 71. 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 69.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Cleveland, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
