This 214.7-mile journey from Englewood, OH to Cleveland, OH is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 4 hours. With 98% of the route on major interstates like I-71, I-70, and I-670, it's an efficient way to travel between these two Ohio cities. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $33, making it an economical option. Given its manageable duration and predominantly highway profile, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entirety of this drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.3 miles from Englewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
138.4 mi
2h 31m
I 70
66.7 mi
1h 12m
I 670
4.3 mi
5m
South Main Street
1.8 mi
2m
Innerbelt
0.9 mi
1m
Ontario Street
0.7 mi
1m
North Innerbelt
0.2 mi
<1m
East Roadway
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 138.4 mi, about 2h 31m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 176 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,298 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,798
Quietest
2 AM
~141 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on US 40; SR 48
1.8 mi·2 min·South Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 70 East: ColumbusUse the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 70
17 mi·19 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi·53 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi·5 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt
0.2 mi·15 sec·North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 71
111 mi·2 hr·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
28 mi·31 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi·1 min·Innerbelt
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 171Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario StreetUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario StreetUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi·1 min·Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft·10 sec·South Roadway
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi·28 sec·East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Plan to depart Englewood early to maximize your daylight hours and potentially avoid any commuter traffic as you approach Cleveland. With a 4-hour estimated drive time and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Consider making your stop around the halfway point to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 138.4 miles on I-71, to ensure you have enough gas. Given the route's highway-centric nature, it’s a good idea to have your navigation system ready, as the combination of I-70, I-670, and I-71 requires attention to stay on the most direct path.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.3 miles from Englewood, OH, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Englewood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Englewood, OH
This is one driving day of about 214.7 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Englewood, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 138.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 68.7 and 213.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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68.7 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
73 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|North Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
7
73.6 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
213.2 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
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 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
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213.5 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.99 one way
$65.98 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$37.21
$74.42
premium
$4.99
$42.15
$84.31
diesel
$4.80
$40.54
$81.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.4
0
$22.54
$10.31
Efficient EV
53.7
0
$18.79
$8.59
EV Truck/SUV
85.9
1
$30.06
$13.74
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Englewood, OH
Late night
in Englewood on Monday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Smoke
NW 6 to 13 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:42PM EDT until July 18 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Late night
in Cleveland on Monday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 8 to 16 mph99% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:42PM EDT until July 18 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 14.8
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 192.5
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 22.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 98% of the drive taking place on interstates. The main arteries you'll navigate are I-71, I-70, and I-670, facilitating a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 138.4 miles on I-71, offering extended periods of open road. This drive is characterized by its efficient, high-speed travel, rather than winding country lanes or frequent transitions to local roads. It's designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
98% 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: 138.4 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.7 miles in near I 670.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 214.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 68.7 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — music museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
•Cleveland Museum of Art — art museum in Cleveland, Ohio
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 214.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 138.4 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 30 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Cleveland, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 68.7 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Cleveland, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
