Trip from Buckeye Lake, 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

2h 55m

Distance

140.7 mi

226 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 45m ★

6 AM

2h 56m

8 AM

3h 18m

10 AM

3h 4m

12 PM

3h 1m

3 PM

3h 5m

5 PM

3h 17m

8 PM

2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Buckeye Lake, OH

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city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Trip Overview

This 141.5-mile drive from Buckeye Lake to Cleveland, OH, is a manageable day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route primarily follows local roads like Anchors Way, Park Street, and Lakeview Drive, offering a more intimate travel experience with no highway driving. Given its relatively short length and turn-heavy nature, this trip is best enjoyed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a straightforward journey that keeps you connected to local Ohio landscapes.

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

70.4 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	79.2 mi	1h 27m
Cassell Road	16 mi	18m
Mount Vernon Road	12.5 mi	17m
Newark Road	10.1 mi	15m
Hebron Road	9.9 mi	12m
Riverside Drive	5.3 mi	7m
North Sandusky Street	1.4 mi	1m
South Main Street	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 79.2 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye Lake, OH and Cleveland, OH.

Start on Union Avenue

138 ft · 8 sec · Union Avenue

Continue on Anchors Way

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Anchors Way

Turn right onto Park Street

442 ft · 25 sec · Park Street

Continue on Lakeview Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lakeview Drive

Turn left onto Myers Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Myers Avenue

Turn right onto SR 79

9.9 mi · 12 min · Hebron Road

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 79

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 79

Toward Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street

Turn left onto SR 13

12 mi · 17 min · Mount Vernon Road

Continue on SR 13

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on SR 13

10 mi · 15 min · Newark Road

Continue on SR 13

0.3 mi · 19 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto SR 13

0.4 mi · 42 sec · SR 13

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 13

0.3 mi · 53 sec · East Chestnut Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto SR 13

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Sandusky Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 13

16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

Continue on SR 13; SR 97

5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 169 Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 71

52 mi · 55 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

28 mi · 31 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

0.9 mi · 1 min · Innerbelt

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 171 Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street Use the slight right lane.

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.

At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20

232 ft · 10 sec · South Roadway

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 6; US 20

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Roadway

Use the left / straight lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20

513 ft · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

186 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Arrive at destination

Frankfort Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 38 minute journey, consider an early morning departure from Buckeye Lake to maximize your time in Cleveland. Since the drive is only 141.5 miles and has no highway component, you have the flexibility to stop as needed, though only one stop is factored into the general plan. Keep an eye on fuel, with an estimated cost of $21, and plan your fill-up accordingly. The numerous turns mean you'll want to stay alert, especially as you approach Cleveland. Taking Anchors Way, Park Street, and Lakeview Drive offers a chance to experience Ohio's local scenery directly.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.2 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 31 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Buckeye Lake, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Buckeye Lake, OH

This is one driving day of about 140.7 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Buckeye Lake, 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 79.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

70 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.

Popular next leg

Mansfield, OH to Cleveland, OH

80.7 mi · 1h 36m

Pacing Suggestions

Johnstown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Everest

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.7

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+12164762990

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Strongsville, Ohio

1.3 mi

Le Petit Triangle Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 140.7

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Visit website

Koffie Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cleveland, Ohio

1.2 mi

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 140.7

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Visit website

Koffie Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 140.7

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12168612233

Visit website

Cafe Blanc

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.7

Parma Heights, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12169305050

Visit website

Fountain of Eternal Life

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 140.7

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 130.7

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

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 58.9 and 140.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 169 Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

139.3 mi into trip | ~2h 51m 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...

139.5 mi into trip | ~2h 52m 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

140.4 mi into trip | ~2h 54m 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.

140.6 mi into trip | ~2h 55m 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

$21.84 one way

$43.67 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$24.23	$48.47
premium	$4.91	$27.19	$54.39
diesel	$5.61	$31.06	$62.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.2	$14.77	$6.75
Efficient EV	35.2	$12.31	$5.63
EV Truck/SUV	56.3	$19.70	$9.00

Gas CO2

49 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 17, 2026

Origin

Buckeye Lake, OH

Morning in Buckeye Lake on Sunday

Local time

6:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, OH

Morning in Cleveland on Sunday

Local time

6:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog

NW 3 to 7 mph 86% chance Live forecast

68°F

Mansfield, OH

70 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 55m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating smaller roads for the entire 141.5 miles, so keep your focus sharp. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of local driving suggests frequent intersections and varying speed limits. This isn't a high-speed journey; instead, anticipate a more deliberate pace as you move through communities. The character of the drive will likely shift as you traverse different towns and areas between Buckeye Lake and Cleveland.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 79.2 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 58.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 140.7 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 58.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 139.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Buckeye Lake, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Coshocton along the way.

Coshocton

10.9 mi in | ~15m | via SR 79

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 2h 55m. Total distance: 140.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.2 miles on I 71. 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.

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.

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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Trip from Buckeye Lake, OH to Cleveland, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cafe Everest

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

Cafe Everest

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

Le Petit Triangle Cafe

Astoria Cafe & Market

Caffè Roma

THE GARDEN FAMILY RESTAURANT

Goody's Family Restaurant

Joe's, A Fine Deli & Restaurant- Rocky River

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

Koffie Café

Cafe Blanc

Fountain of Eternal Life

Kringle's Inventionasium Experience (Cleveland)

Wendy Park

Perplexity Games Escape Room - Cleveland

Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

Rocky River Nature Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Buckeye Lake, OH

Cleveland, OH

Same local time

Very similar conditions

2h 55m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Cleveland, OH

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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