This 143.5-mile drive from Heath to Cleveland, Ohio, can be comfortably completed in about 3 hours and 13 minutes, making it an ideal one-day road trip. The route primarily utilizes SR 21 and Cadiz-Dennison Road, with a portion on Water Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, this journey through Ohio's Midwest region is budget-friendly. You'll encounter one recommended stop along the way, which breaks up the longest stretch of 65.2 miles on SR 21. This trip is straightforward and efficient for a quick getaway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.7 miles from Heath, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 21
65.2 mi
1h 23m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
SR 7
7.9 mi
8m
Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi
7m
Colerain Road
3.8 mi
5m
South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 65.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heath, OH and Cleveland, OH.
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Start on CR 48
1.9 mi·4 min·Wegee Road
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Turn right
372 ft·20 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 7 Scenic
0.3 mi·40 sec·Central Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
5
Merge onto SR 7
7.9 mi·8 min·SR 7
6
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi·22 sec·SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
7
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi·1 min·Cadiz Pike
9
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sunset Heights Road
10
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi·4 min·Sunset Heights Road
11
Continue on US 250
3.8 mi·5 min·Colerain Road
12
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·Pleasant Grove Road
13
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
14
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·East Market Street
15
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·Cadiz-Dennison Road
17
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·US 250; SR 800
18
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
19
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi·17 min·Water Street
20
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
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Continue on SR 21
65 mi·1 hr 23 min·SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 162BToward East 22nd Street, East 14th StreetUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward East 14th StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi·9 sec·East 14th Street
26
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·East 14th Street
27
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi·41 sec·Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft·19 sec·East 9th Street
29
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi·1 min·Euclid Avenue
30
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft·27 sec·East Roadway
Use the right lane.
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour, 13-minute duration, leaving Heath in the morning allows ample time to reach Cleveland without feeling rushed. Plan your single stop strategically to break up the longest stretch of 65.2 miles on SR 21. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $22, and while it's a manageable distance, knowing where services are located is always wise. This relatively short trip offers flexibility, so you can depart when it's most convenient for you, perhaps avoiding peak morning traffic out of Heath.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.7 miles from Heath, OH, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.2 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 32 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.7 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
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 Heath, 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 Heath, OH
This is one driving day of about 143.5 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Heath, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 21 for about 65.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 73.3 and 143.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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73.3 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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.
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
8
142 mi into trip|~3h 9m 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
142.1 mi into trip|~3h 9m 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
143.3 mi into trip|~3h 12m 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
143.4 mi into trip|~3h 13m 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
$22.27 one way
$44.54 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$24.72
$49.43
premium
$4.91
$27.73
$55.47
diesel
$5.61
$31.68
$63.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.1
0
$15.07
$6.89
Efficient EV
35.9
0
$12.56
$5.74
EV Truck/SUV
57.4
0
$20.09
$9.18
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Heath, OH
Morning
in Heath on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Morning
in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
West Chester, OH
72 mi in
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
22 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
3h 13m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 123.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that balances highway speeds with more local road conditions, as indicated by its 52% highway share. The majority of your time will be spent on SR 21, including a significant 65.2-mile segment without needing to turn off. As you progress, the road character will shift from more open stretches to potentially more winding or built-up areas closer to your destination. This mixed profile means you'll experience varied driving dynamics, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.2 mi on SR 21.
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 73.3 miles in near US 250.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 143.5 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 73.3 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.1 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.
Between Heath, OH and Cleveland, OH, road signs point toward Bridgeport, New Philadelphia and Massillon.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 143.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.2 miles on SR 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 73.3 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.1 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Cleveland, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
