Origin
Green, OH
Late night in Green on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green, 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
1h 5m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Green to Cleveland, Ohio, you are looking at a straightforward 47.9-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This Midwest transit is primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient option for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an affordable way to move between these two points without needing an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on I-77, which provides a direct link between the two cities. Given the short duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day exactly how you want it.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 42.5 mi | 52m |
| South Arlington Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Greensburg Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Steese Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Ridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 42.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Brookview Court
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
Brookview Court
2
Turn right onto Walnut Ridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Walnut Ridge Drive
3
Continue on Ridge View Drive
496 ft
·
27 sec
·
Ridge View Drive
4
Turn left onto Steese Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Steese Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Greensburg Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Greensburg Road
6
Enter roundabout
86 ft
·
1 sec
7
Continue
159 ft
·
3 sec
8
Turn straight
105 ft
·
2 sec
9
Continue on this road
380 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
10
Continue on South Arlington Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arlington Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 77 North: Akron
12
Merge onto I 77
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 77
13
Take the exit onto I 77
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 77
Exit 125B
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 77
Toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
34 mi
·
41 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
19
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
20
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
22
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Green, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
8
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
7
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$7.43 one way
$14.87 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 13 to 18 mph
43% chance
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
29 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very consistent experience on this route, as 89% of your drive will be spent on highways. The journey is dominated by a long, uninterrupted 42.5-mile stretch on I-77, allowing you to settle into a steady pace for nearly the entire trip. As you transition off the interstate, you will navigate local connections via South Arlington Road and East 14th Street to reach your destination. This is not a winding scenic byway, but rather a functional and reliable interstate grind. You should anticipate a high-speed, direct drive that prioritizes efficiency over technical road features.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.5 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and South Arlington Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near I 77.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 8.9 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,143 ft
1,034 ft
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
152 ft
Highest Point
1,143 ft
Elevation Range
110 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Green, OH
Full guide →Green is a city in Stark County, Ohio.
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 5m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.5 miles on I 77. 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 8.9 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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