Origin
Garfield Heights, OH
Morning in Garfield Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garfield Heights, 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
15m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garfield Heights, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Garfield Heights and Cleveland, you are looking at a quick 9.5-mile commute that typically takes about 15 minutes. This Midwest journey is strictly a local affair, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily using Granger Road, SR 21 North, and Brecksville Road to reach your destination. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is an incredibly economical drive. Since there are no required stops, you can easily complete this transit in one straightforward session without the need for overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Granger Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Brecksville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Roadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garfield Heights, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Turney Road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
Turney Road
2
Turn left onto SR 17
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Granger Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SR 21 North
4
Turn straight onto SR 21
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brecksville Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 77 North
6
Merge onto I 77
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
10
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
11
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
13
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Prospect Avenue East
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.89 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Cleveland, OH
Morning in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
4 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
15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this route. Because highway share is at 0%, you will be navigating surface streets and local intersections for the entire 9.5-mile distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Granger Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and turns as you transition between roads. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, focusing on urban navigation rather than high-speed cruising. You will find this to be a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on local traffic patterns.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Willow Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 9.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (Prospect Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.
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 15m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 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 Cleveland, 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (Prospect Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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