Trip from Byesville, 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 23m

Distance

116.6 mi

188 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 13m ★

6 AM

2h 23m

8 AM

2h 43m

10 AM

2h 30m

12 PM

2h 28m

3 PM

2h 31m

5 PM

2h 42m

8 PM

2h 17m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Byesville, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

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

Cleveland, OH

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 117-mile drive from Byesville, OH to Cleveland, OH is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes. You'll primarily be on local roads like South 2nd Street and Main Street, with some travel on US 250, meaning it's not a high-speed highway journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, this short haul through the Midwest is quite budget-friendly. Its turn-heavy nature suggests you'll be navigating through towns and varied terrain rather than long, open stretches. This route is ideal for a straightforward day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.3 miles from Byesville, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
SR 21	65.2 mi	1h 23m
I 77	45.6 mi	48m
South Wooster Avenue	3.2 mi	3m
Main Street	0.4 mi	<1m
East 14th Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Euclid Avenue	0.3 mi	1m
US 250	0.3 mi	<1m
Prospect Avenue East	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: SR 21 — 65.2 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Highland Avenue

130 ft · 7 sec · Highland Avenue

Turn right onto SR 821

214 ft · 6 sec · South 2nd Street

Turn right onto SR 209; SR 821

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 77

46 mi · 48 min · I 77

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250

Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue

Continue on SR 21

65 mi · 1 hr 23 min · SR 21

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 162B Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward East 14th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto East 14th Street

0.1 mi · 9 sec · East 14th Street

Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East 14th Street

Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto East 9th Street

523 ft · 19 sec · East 9th Street

Turn left onto US 20

0.3 mi · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

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

518 ft · 27 sec · East Roadway

Use the right lane.

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, 117-mile trip, leaving in the morning is a good bet to avoid any potential afternoon traffic as you approach Cleveland. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, plan for your estimated fuel cost of $18, but keep an eye on your gauge as local roads can sometimes be less predictable for gas availability than major highways. Since there are no specified stops and the drive is short, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous breaks. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with US 250's path beforehand, as it will be a key connector for much of your journey.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 58.3 miles from Byesville, OH, or about 1h 5m 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 26 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.3 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

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 Byesville, 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 Byesville, OH

This is one driving day of about 116.6 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Byesville, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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.

city in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Massillon, OH

58 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

Massillon, OH to Cleveland, OH

54.1 mi · 1h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

Sugarcreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Massillon, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Byesville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before SR 21 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.2 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

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Akron, Ohio

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $100 or ab mile 91.9

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13306661159

Visit website

Cafe 17

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

0.9 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 117

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Visit website

Koffie Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cleveland, Ohio

1.2 mi

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $100 or ab mile 91.9

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13306661159

Visit website

Cafe 17

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.6

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 8:30 am–3:30 pm

+12163314089

Visit website

Le Petit Triangle Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 117

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+12162811881

Visit website

Oak Tree Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.6

Independence, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+12162644071

Visit website

Astoria Cafe & Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 117

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12162660834

Visit website

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.8

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13303394080

Visit website

Sabor Miami Cafe and Gallery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.6

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14407140202

Visit website

Gabe's Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.6

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12167414466

Visit website

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 117

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 117

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12168612233

Visit website

Fountain of Eternal Life

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 117

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $100 or ab mile 91.9

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13308672555

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 46.4 and 116.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

46.4 mi into trip | ~50m 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

115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 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

115.2 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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

116.4 mi into trip | ~2h 22m 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.

116.5 mi into trip | ~2h 22m 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

$18.10 one way

$36.19 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$20.08	$40.17
premium	$4.91	$22.54	$45.07
diesel	$5.61	$25.74	$51.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35	$12.24	$5.60
Efficient EV	29.2	$10.20	$4.66
EV Truck/SUV	46.6	$16.32	$7.46

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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

Byesville, OH

Afternoon in Byesville on Sunday

Local time

3:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, OH

Afternoon in Cleveland on Sunday

Local time

3:17 PM

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

1 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

2h 23m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 117-mile journey, with zero highway percentage. This means you'll be doing a lot of navigating through communities and along less direct roadways, covering segments of South 2nd Street, Main Street, and US 250. The absence of long highway stretches indicates a drive with frequent turns and potentially varying speed limits as you pass through different areas. Without a longest uninterrupted stretch specified, anticipate a consistent pace that keeps you engaged with the road and your surroundings.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 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?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 21 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.4 miles in near US 250.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 116.6 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 46.4 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.2 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.

On the drive from Byesville, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.

Massillon

46.4 mi in | ~50m | via US 250

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 23m. Total distance: 116.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

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. 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Cleveland, OH

Batavia, OH 253.4 mi · 4h 46m Auburn, OH 251.2 mi · 4h 51m Union City, OH 243.3 mi · 4h 46m Hamilton, OH 242.9 mi · 4h 36m

More trips to Cleveland, OH

Ironton, OH 259.1 mi Delhi Hills, OH 258.3 mi Bridgetown, OH 257.3 mi Cheviot, OH 255.3 mi Laurel, OH 255 mi Forestville, OH 254.5 mi

Escape planner: Byesville, OH Scenic drives in OH

Explore more options from Byesville, OH or browse trips ending in Cleveland, OH.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.

Trip from Byesville, 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

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

Cafe 17

Le Petit Triangle Cafe

Oak Tree Cafe

Astoria Cafe & Market

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

Sabor Miami Cafe and Gallery

Gabe's Family Restaurant

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

Koffie Café

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

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

Ken Stewart's Grille

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Byesville, OH

Cleveland, OH

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 23m 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?

How this page is built

Explore More

Continue From Cleveland, OH

More trips to Cleveland, OH