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Trip from Clayton, OH to Euclid, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
229.5 mi
369 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Euclid, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Clayton, OH to Euclid, OH is 229.5 miles and takes about 4h 18m via I-71 and I-70, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily through the Midwest, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a consistent pace. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations with minimal fuss.
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
114.8 miles from Clayton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 138.4 mi | 2h 31m |
| I 70 | 70.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| Lakeland Freeway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| I 670 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Innerbelt | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| SR 49 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lakeland Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 138.4 mi, about 2h 31m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 176 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,298 veh/hr typical · worst 2,798
Quietest
2 AM
~141 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton, OH and Euclid, OH.
1
Start on Talmadge Road
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Talmadge Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Salem Street
0.4 mi
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56 sec
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West Salem Street
3
Continue on Brookville Salem Road
0.4 mi
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58 sec
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Brookville Salem Road
4
Turn left onto SR 49
1.9 mi
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2 min
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SR 49
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
21 mi
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23 min
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I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi
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53 min
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I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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37 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 71
111 mi
·
2 hr
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I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
28 mi
·
31 min
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I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 90
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
15
Continue on I 90; SR 2
6.4 mi
·
7 min
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Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 183
Toward East 222nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Lakeland Boulevard
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Lakeland Boulevard
18
Turn left onto East 222nd Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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East 222nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
East 222nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 18m duration, starting your drive in Clayton, OH, in the morning will allow you to reach Euclid, OH, with plenty of daylight to spare. Since this is a single-day trip, you can afford to be flexible with your timing. With only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically along I-71, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $36 budget suggests minimal need for frequent stops, but it's always wise to top up before embarking on the longest stretch.
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 114.8 miles from Clayton, OH, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.4 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 50 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.8 miles or 2h 8m 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 Euclid, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clayton, 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 Clayton, OH
This is one driving day of about 229.5 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Clayton, 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 138.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.8 miles from Clayton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 138.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
South Vienna Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
South Vienna Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
TA
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 228.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
73 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
77.3 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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North Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
7
77.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
7
228.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward East 222nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 183
Toward East 222nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.27 one way
$70.53 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $39.77 | $79.55 |
| premium | $4.99 | $45.06 | $90.12 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $43.33 | $86.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.10 | $11.02 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.08 | $9.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.13 | $14.69 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Clayton, OH
Late night in Clayton on Monday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 15 mph
35% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Euclid, OH
Late night in Euclid on Monday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 16 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
4h 18m 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.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 15.8
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 23.7
View on nps.gov
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
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 197.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of the drive on major interstates like I-71 and I-70. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced journey for the majority of the trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 138.4 miles on I-71, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While largely an interstate experience, the Lakeland Freeway offers a slightly different feel as you approach your destination.
96% 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: 138.4 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near I 70.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 229.5 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 2.8 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.3 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,193 ft
617 ft
Total Climb
641 ft
Total Descent
1,025 ft
Highest Point
1,193 ft
~114.8 mi in
Elevation Range
577 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Clayton, OH to Euclid, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Cleveland
77.3 mi in
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~1h 26m
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via North Innerbelt
About the Cities
Starting in Clayton, OH
Full guide →Arriving in Euclid, OH
Full guide →Founded 1796
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 4h 18m. Total distance: 229.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 138.4 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 30 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Euclid, 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. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.3 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Euclid, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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