Origin
Cleveland, OH
Late night in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Leavittsburg, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Leavittsburg, OH
Christiyana Krüger
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Northeast Ohio, this 58-mile trek from Cleveland to Leavittsburg is an efficient way to travel between the two cities. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the journey is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Since both locations are firmly situated within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Because the route is short and straightforward, it serves as an excellent option for those who want to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| SR 5 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Ontario Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Leavitt Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Orange Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 21.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Leavittsburg, 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 right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 271; I 480
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A
Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 80
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 209
Toward SR 5
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
21
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
22
Continue on SR 5
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5
23
Take the exit
497 ft
·
12 sec
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
25
Turn straight onto West Market Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Market Street
26
Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Leavitt Road
27
Turn right onto Caleb Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Caleb Road
28
Arrive at destination
Caleb Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 52.3 — 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
9
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
7
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 5
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209
Toward SR 5
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Ohio Turnpike
(21.5 mi)
$1.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Leavittsburg, OH
Late night in Leavittsburg on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
5 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
1h 14m 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 focused, highway-heavy experience, as 91% of this route is comprised of fast-paced interstate driving. You will navigate a combination of the Ohio Turnpike, the Outerbelt East Freeway, and the Outerbelt South Freeway to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Ohio Turnpike, where you can settle into a 21.5-mile stretch of consistent road. Because of this heavy reliance on major thoroughfares, the drive maintains a steady, high-speed pace rather than a winding or technical local route. While it may lack the variety of secondary roads, the efficiency of these freeways ensures you reach Leavittsburg with minimal navigation stress.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Outerbelt East 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 21 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: 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.
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 Leavittsburg, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown and Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown.
Toledo
7.2 mi in
|
~11m
Youngstown
17.6 mi in
|
~25m
|
via I 271; I 480
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
30 mi in
|
~40m
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Leavittsburg, 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 Leavittsburg, 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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