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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Aurora, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

30.2 mi

49 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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

Cleveland, OH

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Downtown Aurora, OH, OH

Aurora, OH

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 30.2-mile drive from Cleveland to Aurora, Ohio, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 43 minutes to complete. It’s a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with about 71% of the route utilizing major freeways like Route 422, Outerbelt South Freeway, and Willow Freeway. You can expect the fuel to cost around $5 for this short hop within the Midwest region. This route is all about getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 422 9 mi 10m
Outerbelt South Freeway 7.1 mi 8m
Willow Freeway 5.3 mi 6m
Chillicothe Road 4.9 mi 8m
Ontario Street 0.8 mi 1m
Orange Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
SR 10 0.2 mi <1m
West Roadway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Route 422 — 9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Frankfort Avenue

156 ft · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
2

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

339 ft · 16 sec · West 3rd Street
3

Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3

315 ft · 14 sec · West Superior Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 6; US 20

503 ft · 23 sec · West Roadway
5

Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orange Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Take the ramp onto SR 10

0.2 mi · 27 sec · SR 10
Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron Use the straight lane.
8

Merge onto I 77; SR 10

5.3 mi · 6 min · Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 156 Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 480

5.6 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N

1.5 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 422 East: Warren
14

Merge onto US 422

9.0 mi · 10 min · Route 422
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 23 Toward SR 306: Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto SR 306

4.9 mi · 8 min · Chillicothe Road
17

Arrive at destination

SR 306

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street

Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

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 156 Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
7
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 East: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
8
13.9 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania,...
8
25 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward SR 306: Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Road

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 23 Toward SR 306: Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.69 one way

$9.37 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.20 $10.40
premium $4.91 $5.84 $11.67
diesel $5.61 $6.67 $13.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.64 $1.21
EV Truck/SUV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Late night in Cleveland on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 to 15 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:15PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Aurora, OH

Late night in Aurora on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:15PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

43m 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 highway-centric experience for most of this 30.2-mile trip, as 71% of it involves freeway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles along Route 422, offering a consistent pace. You’ll navigate through a mix of major arteries, including the Outerbelt South Freeway and Willow Freeway, before reaching your destination. The profile suggests a relatively smooth and fast drive, ideal for those prioritizing speed and directness.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Route 422.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 422 and Outerbelt South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 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 Cleveland, OH and Aurora, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Warren.

Toledo

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Warren

13.9 mi in | ~20m | via I 480N

About the Cities

Starting 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.

Arriving in Aurora, OH

Full guide →

Aurora is a city of 16,000 people (2019) in Portage County. It is a suburb of Akron, Ohio. Its downtown area is a National Historic Place, with 21 contributing buildings in styles that include Mid-19th Century Revival, Late Victorian, and Federal.

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 43m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Route 422. 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 Aurora, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurora, 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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