Origin
Euclid, OH
Late night in Euclid on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Euclid, OH to Clayton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
228.7 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Euclid, OH
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Clayton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Euclid, OH to Clayton, OH is 228.7 miles and takes about 4h 17m via I 71, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest. With a 97% highway share, expect a fairly direct journey. Considering its recommended single-day travel, this route is ideal for those seeking an efficient trip without significant detours. Plan for a smooth ride that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
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
114.3 miles from Euclid, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 137.8 mi | 2h 30m |
| West Freeway | 71.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| Lakeland Freeway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| I 670 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Innerbelt | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| SR 49 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Lakeland Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 137.8 mi, about 2h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Euclid, OH and Clayton, OH.
1
Start on East 222nd Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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East 222nd Street
2
Turn right onto North Lakeland Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lakeland Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Cleveland
4
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 90; SR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Innerbelt
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
129 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 670
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 70
71 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto SR 49
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 49
Exit 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
SR 49
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
18
Turn right
327 ft
·
9 sec
19
Continue on Brookville Salem Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Brookville Salem Road
20
Continue on West Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Salem Street
21
Turn left onto Talmadge Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Talmadge Road
22
Arrive at destination
Talmadge Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 17m duration and single-day recommendation, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a convenient spot along I 71 to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. The fuel cost is estimated at around $35, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 137.8 miles on I 71, to avoid any last-minute searches for gas stations. This is a drive where you can afford to be a bit flexible with timing.
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 114.3 miles from Euclid, OH, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.8 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 50 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.3 miles or 2h 9m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clayton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Euclid, 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 Euclid, OH
This is one driving day of about 228.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Euclid, 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 137.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Euclid, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.8 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 227.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 90 / Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
150.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
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 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
7
151 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
8
227.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
|
SR 49
Take the exit onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
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 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.49 one way
$70.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $39.39 | $78.78 |
| premium | $4.91 | $44.20 | $88.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.01 | $10.98 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.01 | $9.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.02 | $14.64 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Clayton, OH
Late night in Clayton on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
114 mi in
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
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
4h 17m 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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 212.9
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 205
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
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
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 31.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey on major freeways. You'll spend most of your time on I 71, which forms the backbone of this trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 137.8 miles on I 71, meaning you can settle in for a good portion of the drive. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of the trip, with limited opportunities for slower, scenic byways. The profile suggests a consistent pace, allowing you to cover ground quickly.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137.8 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near I 90 / Innerbelt.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 228.7 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 9.4 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 150.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Euclid, OH to Clayton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
Dayton
150.7 mi in
|
~2h 48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 228.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 137.8 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Clayton, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 150.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Clayton, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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