Origin
Medina, OH
Late night in Medina on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medina, 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
43m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medina, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 33.3-mile drive from Medina to Cleveland, Ohio, is easily accomplished in about 43 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a significant 74% of the drive on major roads like I-71 and the Innerbelt. Given its short distance and minimal need for stops, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day without feeling rushed. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll be traversing familiar territory without a significant change in scenery or culture.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| Weymouth Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Innerbelt | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Liberty Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Roadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockwell Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 24.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on US 42; SR 3
129 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Court Street
2
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 18; SR 57
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 3; SR 18
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Washington Street
4
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 18
399 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 3
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Liberty Street
6
Continue on SR 3
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Weymouth Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Merge onto I 71
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 3; SR 18; SR 57 / Public Square
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 18; SR 57 / Public Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 3; SR 18 / South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 18 / South Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario 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 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
9
32.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
7
33 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.44 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
4:52 AM
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
17 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
43m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of your trip, with 74% of the 33.3 miles on major roadways including I-71 and the Innerbelt. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.7 miles on I-71, allowing for a consistent pace. While the drive is predominantly on high-speed roads, you will briefly use Weymouth Road, offering a slight change of pace before merging onto the interstate system. This route is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing direct travel between Medina and Cleveland.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Weymouth Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 3; SR 18; SR 57 / Public Square.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 3; SR 18; SR 57 / Public Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (SR 3; SR 18 / South Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Medina, OH
Full guide →Medina, pronounced muh-DYE-nuh is a city in Medina 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 43m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on I 71. 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 (SR 3; SR 18; SR 57 / Public Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (SR 3; SR 18 / South Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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