This 125.9-mile drive from Island Creek, OH to Cleveland, OH is a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 40 minutes on the road, making it a very manageable one-day trip. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of it on major roads, so it's designed for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, it's an economical choice for a quick excursion. This drive is ideal for a single day, allowing you to get to your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
63 miles from Island Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
33.6 mi
36m
Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi
33m
SR 7
12 mi
17m
I 480
11.2 mi
13m
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.2 mi
10m
Willow Freeway
5.9 mi
7m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
I 80
4.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 33.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Creek, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Costonia Mt Tabor Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·Costonia Mt Tabor Road
2
Turn left onto Township Road 240
1.9 mi·7 min·Township Road 240
3
Turn left onto SR 213
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 213
4
Turn right onto SR 152
4.3 mi·7 min·SR 152
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
6
Merge onto SR 7
12 mi·16 min·SR 7
7
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.3 mi·37 sec·SR 7
8
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
342 ft·8 sec·SR 7
9
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
10
Continue on US 30; SR 11
34 mi·36 min·US 30; SR 11
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 41AToward I 80 West: Cleveland
12
Merge onto I 80
3.9 mi·4 min·I 80
13
Take the exit onto I 80
0.5 mi·1 min·I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 EastUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.4 mi·1 min·I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
15
Merge onto I 80
31 mi·33 min·Ohio Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 187Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, StreetsboroUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·9 sec·this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi·13 min·I 480; SR 14
19
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi·3 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi·8 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi·1 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
22
Take the exit
470 ft·11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 20BToward I 77 North: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi·7 min·Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 162BToward East 22nd Street, East 14th StreetUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward East 14th StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi·9 sec·East 14th Street
28
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·East 14th Street
29
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi·41 sec·Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft·19 sec·East 9th Street
31
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi·1 min·Euclid Avenue
32
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft·27 sec·East Roadway
Use the right lane.
33
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 40-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll encounter one main stop point on your journey, so plan for a brief break around the halfway mark. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, keeping your tank topped off is easy and affordable. Pay attention to the transitions between US 30, the Ohio Turnpike, and SR 7, as these are key points where you'll want to confirm your navigation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63 miles from Island Creek, OH, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 28 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 23m 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 9m
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 Island Creek, 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 Island Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 125.9 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Island Creek, 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 US 30 for about 33.6 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 95.2 and 124.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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95.2 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
109.6 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
117.9 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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
124.4 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
124.5 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.54 one way
$39.08 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.69
$43.37
premium
$4.91
$24.33
$48.66
diesel
$5.61
$27.80
$55.59
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Ohio Turnpike
(31.1 mi)$1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.8
0
$13.22
$6.04
Efficient EV
31.5
0
$11.02
$5.04
EV Truck/SUV
50.4
0
$17.63
$8.06
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 15, 2026
Origin
Island Creek, OH
Morning
in Island Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Morning
in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Warren, OH
63 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
5 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
2h 40m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 104.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Predominantly a highway-focused drive, this route prioritizes speed and efficiency, with 91% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 33.6 miles on US 30, offering a continuous highway experience. The primary roads guiding you include US 30, the Ohio Turnpike, and SR 7, all of which contribute to a consistent driving pace. While largely highway, the transition between these different routes will be the main variation you encounter.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 125.9 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 95.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.9 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.
On the drive from Island Creek, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
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 2h 40m. Total distance: 125.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.55 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 95.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.9 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.
