Origin
Cleveland, OH
Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Copley, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
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Copley, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.6-mile drive from Cleveland to Copley, Ohio, is designed for a single day trip, typically taking around 40 minutes to complete. With a substantial 92% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on main roads like Willow Freeway and State Route 21. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $5, making this an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest. Given the short distance and efficient route, no overnight stops are necessary. This drive offers a practical and direct way to travel between these two Ohio locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 26 mi | 31m |
| State Route 21 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Ontario Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Copley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Orange Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SR 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Roadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 26 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Copley, 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
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 21
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 162: Copley Road, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 162
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Copley Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto SR 162; CH 17
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Cleveland Massillon Road
13
Arrive at destination
CH 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.7 — 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 left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
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.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 10
Take the ramp onto SR 10 toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 21 / State Route 21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 162: Copley Road, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 162: Copley Road, Akron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.50 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
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.
Destination
Copley, OH
Morning in Copley on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this trip, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter Willow Freeway for a significant stretch of 26 miles, offering a consistent pace. The drive primarily consists of navigating through a well-connected network of freeways and state routes, rather than winding country roads. This profile suggests a smooth, uninterrupted journey with minimal traffic lights or slowdowns, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for most of the 30.6 miles.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on Willow Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and State Route 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 40m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on Willow Freeway. 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 Copley, 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Copley, 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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