Origin
Gates Mills, OH
Afternoon in Gates Mills on Tuesday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gates Mills, OH to Cleveland, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gates Mills, OH
Matt Webster
Cleveland, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute from Gates Mills to Cleveland, this 23.6-mile trip is a straightforward local excursion. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is simple, as you will likely spend only around $3 on fuel for the trek. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience consistent regional surroundings throughout the drive. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over high-speed interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Euclid Spur | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Mill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Mayfield Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakeland Freeway
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates Mills, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Chagrin River Road
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chagrin River Road
2
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Mill Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto West Hill Drive
355 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Hill Drive
4
Turn left onto US 322
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayfield Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 271
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 90
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Euclid Spur
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 90; SR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Toward SR 2 West: Downtown Cleveland
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 195B
Toward West 3rd Street
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward West 3rd Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 3rd Street
15
Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Lakeside Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Ontario Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ontario Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
251 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
18
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Mill Road
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward West 3rd Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward West 3rd Street
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West Lakeside Avenue
Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.39 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
14 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
34m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate your way using Old Mill Road, West Hill Drive, and Mayfield Road, as the route consists of 0% highway driving. Because there are no long highway stretches—the longest uninterrupted segment on Old Mill Road is 0 miles—you should prepare for frequent turns and a slower pace. The character of this drive is defined by its local, technical nature, offering a stark contrast to the monotonous, straight-line experience of major interstates.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Lakeland Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Old Mill Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 34m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Lakeland 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: near the start (Old Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 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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