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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Manchester, 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

1h 2m

Distance

45 mi

72 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

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 Manchester, OH, OH

Manchester, OH

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Trip Overview

Cleveland to Manchester is 45 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Willow Freeway and I 77, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination activities without feeling rushed.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Willow Freeway 26 mi 31m
I 77 7.1 mi 8m
Manchester Road 6.6 mi 12m
Kenmore Expressway 1.3 mi 1m
Ontario Street 0.8 mi 1m
I 277 0.7 mi <1m
Orange Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
SR 10 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Willow Freeway — 26 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Manchester, 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 left at fork onto I 77

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 129 Toward I 76 West: Canton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 76

1.3 mi · 1 min · Kenmore Expressway
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 18 Toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton
13

Merge onto I 277; US 224

0.7 mi · 53 sec · I 277; US 224
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 2 Toward SR 93: Waterloo Road, Manchester Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

207 ft · 7 sec
Toward Manchester Road, Portage Lakes, State Park Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on West Waterloo Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Waterloo Road
17

Turn right onto SR 93

6.6 mi · 12 min · Manchester Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto West Nimisila Road

72 ft · 1 sec · West Nimisila Road
19

Arrive at destination

West Nimisila Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Summit County, Ohio, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barberton, OH

23 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

Garfield Heights, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Akron, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 38.2 — 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.
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
7
35 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward I 76 West: Canton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 129 Toward I 76 West: Canton
8
38 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward SR 93: Waterloo Road, Manchester 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 2 Toward SR 93: Waterloo Road, Manchester Road
9
38.2 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Manchester Road, Portage Lakes, State Park

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Manchester Road, Portage Lakes, State Pa...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.98 one way

$13.97 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.75 $15.50
premium $4.91 $8.70 $17.39
diesel $5.61 $9.94 $19.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.94 $1.80
EV Truck/SUV 18 0 $6.30 $2.88

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

E 3 to 14 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Manchester, OH

Morning in Manchester on Tuesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Partly Cloudy

S 8 to 12 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM 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

1h 2m 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 heavily focused on highway travel, with a 79% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on Willow Freeway and I 77, experiencing a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26 miles on Willow Freeway, meaning you can settle in for a good segment of highway driving. The road profile is generally highway-focused, so expect smooth, relatively fast travel for the majority of the 45 miles to Manchester.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and I 77. 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 45 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Manchester, OH, road signs point toward Portage Lakes and State Park.

Portage Lakes

38.2 mi in | ~49m

State Park

38.2 mi in | ~49m

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 2m. Total distance: 45 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). 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 Manchester, 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 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Manchester, 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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