Origin
Fredericktown, OH
Late night in Fredericktown on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredericktown, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
98.7 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredericktown, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
Fredericktown to Cleveland is 98.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 5 minutes via Ohio Turnpike and I-480, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Midwest region of Ohio to another part of the Midwest, remaining within the same state. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, so expect a functional rather than scenic experience. This route is best suited for those prioritizing efficiency and a quick transit between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Fredericktown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 45.5 mi | 48m |
| I 480 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| SR 165 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Jackson Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| SR 170 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 45.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericktown, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on SR 170
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto SR 154
316 ft
·
7 sec
·
Richardson Street
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
4
Turn slight right onto SR 170
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 170
5
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 165; SR 170
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 14; SR 165; SR 170
6
Turn right onto SR 165
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 165
7
Turn left onto SR 165
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Range Road
8
Turn right onto SR 7
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 76
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 76 West: Cleveland
11
Merge onto I 76
46 mi
·
48 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 480; SR 14
15
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
18
Take the exit
470 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
24
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
25
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
27
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, this is easily a same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will put you in Cleveland with plenty of the day left to explore. The longest stretch without a major exit is 45.5 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. With a low fuel cost estimate of $15, refueling is unlikely to be a major concern, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially on longer highway sections. This is a drive where you can truly just point yourself north and go.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.4 miles from Fredericktown, OH, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.5 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 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
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 Fredericktown, 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 Fredericktown, OH
This is one driving day of about 98.7 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fredericktown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 45.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Fredericktown, 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 68 and 97.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
82.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
90.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
97.2 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward East 22nd Street, East 14th 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 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
8
97.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East 14th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward East 14th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.32 one way
$30.64 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
| premium | $4.91 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.28
Ohio Turnpike
(45.5 mi)
$2.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.82 | $6.32 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Cleveland, OH
Late night in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 14 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
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
9 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
2h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 78.3
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
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 87% of the journey taking place on major freeways. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, especially on the longest uninterrupted stretch of 45.5 miles along the Ohio Turnpike. The drive transitions onto I-480 and the Outerbelt South Freeway as you approach Cleveland, maintaining a high-speed, interstate feel. While not characterized by dramatic landscape changes, the character is one of steady progress on well-maintained, high-capacity roads designed for efficient travel.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.5 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 98.7 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 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.4 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.7 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.
On the drive from Fredericktown, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
Streetsboro
68 mi in
|
~1h 24m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h 5m. Total distance: 98.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.28 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 68 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.4 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.7 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 Cleveland, 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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