Origin
Kinsman, OH
Afternoon in Kinsman on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinsman, 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
2h 49m
Distance
125 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinsman, OH
Vladislav Nahorny
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This 125-mile drive from Kinsman, OH to Cleveland, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes. You'll spend about half of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 65.2 miles on SR 21. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, this is an economical journey. The route offers a mixed driving experience as you transition from the Midwest's heartland towards the urban landscape of Cleveland. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick getaway or a convenient commute.
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
62.5 miles from Kinsman, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
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-New Athens Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Fairpoint New Athens Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Wooster Avenue | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Fairpoint Maynard Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| US 250 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 65.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinsman, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Kinsman Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Kinsman Road
2
Turn right onto Fairpoint Maynard Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Fairpoint Maynard Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 9
488 ft
·
10 sec
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Main Street
4
Continue on SR 9
0.4 mi
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35 sec
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Main Street
5
Continue on SR 9
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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Fairpoint New Athens Road
6
Continue on SR 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road
7
Continue on SR 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
8
Continue on SR 9
5.9 mi
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8 min
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Cadiz-New Athens Road
9
Continue on SR 9
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Saint Clair Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9
75 ft
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3 sec
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South Street
11
Turn right onto SR 9
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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South Main Street
12
Turn left onto US 250; SR 9
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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West Market Street
13
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deersville Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Cadiz-Dennison Road
15
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi
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1 min
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US 250; SR 800
16
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
17
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi
·
17 min
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Water Street
18
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 250
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wooster Avenue
20
Continue on SR 21
65 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
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SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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East 14th Street
24
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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East 14th Street
25
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
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East 9th Street
27
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
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East Roadway
Use the right lane.
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is best tackled in one go, offering flexibility on when you depart. You'll want to plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive and refuel if needed, especially considering the longest stretch is over 65 miles. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye out for your entry onto SR 21, as this will be a significant portion of your journey and a good point to gauge your progress.
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 62.5 miles from Kinsman, OH, or about 1h 26m 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 28 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 26m 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 18m
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 Kinsman, 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 Kinsman, OH
This is one driving day of about 125 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Kinsman, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Kinsman, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before SR 21 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.2 miles.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 54.8 and 124.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
54.8 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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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
123.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m 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
123.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m 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
124.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m 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
124.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
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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
$19.40 one way
$38.80 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 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 | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.94 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.50 | $8.00 |
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.
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Dover, 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
2 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
2h 49m 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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 107.7
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 53% of it on highways. You'll navigate through sections of SR 21, Cadiz-Dennison Road, and Water Street, offering a blend of faster travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 65.2 miles on SR 21, providing a good opportunity to settle in. This mixed profile means you'll likely experience changes in speed limits and road types, keeping the drive from becoming monotonous.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 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 54.8 miles in near US 250.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 125 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 54.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kinsman, OH and Cleveland, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
New Philadelphia
38.5 mi in
|
~58m
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via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
54.8 mi in
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~1h 16m
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via US 250
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 2h 49m. Total distance: 125 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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 65.2 miles on SR 21. 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.
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 54.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.6 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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