Origin
Cleveland, OH
Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Orange, 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
26m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Orange, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within Ohio, the 17.7-mile drive from Cleveland to Orange is a straightforward trip. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal one-day outing that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate the Outerbelt South Freeway, the Willow Freeway, and Ontario Street to complete the journey. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $3, this route is highly efficient for those moving between these two Midwest locations. Because the entire trip stays within the state of Ohio, you will not face significant regional transitions or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination quickly without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Ontario Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Orange Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SR 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Roadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 7.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Orange, 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 left at fork onto I 480N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 271; US 422
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 28B
Toward Harvard Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Harvard Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 28
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brainard Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
CR 28
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.8 — 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
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania,...
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Harvard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward Harvard Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.49 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Orange, OH
Morning in Orange on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
18 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
26m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of your time spent on major roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady pace, particularly during the 7.9-mile stretch on the Outerbelt South Freeway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of your journey. The transition from the urban environment of Cleveland onto the freeways creates a consistent, fast-moving experience. While you will eventually shift onto local streets like Ontario Street as you approach Orange, the majority of your time is spent in a high-speed, interstate-style flow. It is a functional, efficient drive that minimizes the stop-and-go patterns often associated with navigating local city grids.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Outerbelt South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Willow 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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 Orange, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Warren.
Toledo
7.2 mi in
|
~11m
Warren
13.9 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 480N
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 26m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 7.9 miles on Outerbelt South 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 Orange, 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 — 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 Orange, 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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