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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Glendale, 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

24m

Distance

13.3 mi

21 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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 Glendale, OH, OH

Glendale, OH

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Trip Overview

This short 13.3-mile drive from Cleveland to Glendale, Ohio, is easily manageable in just 24 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip within the Midwest. You'll primarily navigate Willow Freeway, Granger Road, and Broadway Avenue, with about 36% of the journey on highways. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so brief, it's ideal as a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This route offers a straightforward connection between two points in Ohio.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Willow Freeway 4.6 mi 5m
Granger Road 3.2 mi 5m
Broadway Avenue 1.7 mi 4m
Libby Road 0.8 mi 1m
Ontario Street 0.8 mi 1m
Orange Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Brecksville Road 0.4 mi <1m
Lee Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Willow Freeway — 4.6 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Glendale, 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

4.6 mi · 5 min · Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 157 Toward SR 21, SR 17: Brecksville Road, Granger Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto SR 21

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Brecksville Road
11

Turn straight

528 ft · 19 sec
Toward SR 17 East
12

Turn straight onto SR 17

3.2 mi · 5 min · Granger Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on SR 17

0.8 mi · 1 min · Libby Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto CR 8

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Lee Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto SR 14

1.7 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue
16

Turn right onto West Glendale Street

51 ft · 2 sec · West Glendale Street
17

Arrive at destination

West Glendale Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — 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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue

Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue

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
8
6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward SR 21, SR 17: Brecksville Road, Granger Road

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 157 Toward SR 21, SR 17: Brecksville Road, Granger...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.06 one way

$4.13 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.29 $4.58
premium $4.91 $2.57 $5.14
diesel $5.61 $2.94 $5.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

4:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 to 12 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:19PM EDT until April 14 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Glendale, OH

Late night in Glendale on Tuesday

Local time

4:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

7 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

24m 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 mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. Around 36% of your travel will be on faster-paced roads, offering a bit of highway cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Willow Freeway, allowing for a sustained period of driving before potential turns. As you transition between Willow Freeway, Granger Road, and Broadway Avenue, you'll likely notice a change in the driving environment, moving from a more open freeway feel to streets that might have more local traffic and intersections.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Willow Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 13.3 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): 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 24m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.6 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 Glendale, 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 0.1 miles (US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): 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 Glendale, 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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