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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Cleveland Heights, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

9.8 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

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 Cleveland Heights, OH, OH

Cleveland Heights, OH

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Trip Overview

Cleveland, OH to Cleveland Heights, OH is 9.8 miles and takes about 19m via Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and easy transition between two points in the greater Cleveland area, with minimal planning required.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway 3.5 mi 4m
Forest Hills Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
Superior Avenue 1.6 mi 4m
Martin Luther King Junior Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Lakeland Freeway 0.4 mi <1m
West 3rd Street 0.4 mi 1m
Euclid Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
East Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Cleveland Memorial Shoreway — 3.5 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Frankfort Avenue

156 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
2

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto SR 2

3.5 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 90; SR 2

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Lakeland Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 177 Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

332 ft · 8 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
8

Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto East Boulevard

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto East 99th Street

152 ft · 14 sec · East 99th Street
11

Turn left onto US 6

1.6 mi · 4 min · Superior Avenue
12

Turn left onto US 6; US 20

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Euclid Avenue
13

Turn right onto Forest Hills Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Forest Hills Boulevard
14

Turn left onto US 322

271 ft · 6 sec · Mayfield Road
15

Arrive at destination

US 322

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 3rd Street

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 East, SR 2 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Merge onto SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle

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 177 Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Univers...
5
6.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | East Boulevard

Turn left onto East Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.52 one way

$3.04 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $1.69 $3.38
premium $4.91 $1.89 $3.79
diesel $5.61 $2.16 $4.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.03 $0.47
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
EV Truck/SUV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

Cleveland, OH

Evening in Cleveland on Sunday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Sunny

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Cleveland Heights, OH

Evening in Cleveland Heights on Sunday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Sunny

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

19m 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?

This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 4% of the route utilizing highway. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including the Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Forest Hills Boulevard, and Superior Avenue. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 3.5 miles on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway. Expect frequent adjustments and turns as you transition between these local thoroughfares, requiring your attention throughout the relatively short journey.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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.

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 19m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway. 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 Heights, 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: near the start (West 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland Heights, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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