Origin
Garrettsville, OH
Morning in Garrettsville on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garrettsville, 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
1h 1m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garrettsville, OH
Tom Fisk
Cleveland, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 44.4-mile drive from Garrettsville, OH to Cleveland, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 1 minute to complete. You'll primarily travel on US 422, Willow Freeway, and I-480N, with about 63% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, making it an economical choice for a quick excursion. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, it's an ideal option for a spontaneous day trip or an easy commute between these two Midwest locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 422 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| I 480N | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Twinsburg Warren Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Ravenna Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Painesville Ravenna Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Wakefield Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 422
— 15.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrettsville, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Center Street
64 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto SR 82
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on SR 82
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Street
4
Continue on SR 82
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Twinsburg Warren Road
5
Turn left onto SR 82
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wakefield Road
6
Continue on SR 82
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Twinsburg Warren Road
7
Turn right onto SR 44
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Painesville Ravenna Road
8
Continue on SR 44
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ravenna Road
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 422 West: Cleveland
10
Merge onto US 422
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
13
Continue on I 480N
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
15
Take the exit
470 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
21
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
22
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
24
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Garrettsville, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 36.2 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
36.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
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.
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
42.9 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
43 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
7
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Aurora, OH
22 mi in
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 highway-focused drive for much of this 1-hour journey. With 63% of the route on higher-speed roads like US 422 and I-480N, you'll experience stretches of consistent travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 15.4 miles on US 422, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the overall profile is highway-centric, be prepared for potential transitions as you move between these different road types on your way to Cleveland.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on US 422.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 422 and Willow Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 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 Garrettsville, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
Toledo
28.5 mi in
|
~38m
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on US 422. 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 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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