This straightforward 171.3-mile drive from Newport, OH to Cleveland, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes. The journey is predominantly highway-focused, with 97% of the route utilizing major roads like I-77 and SR 21. You can expect a fuel cost of around $27 for this stretch. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, this route is ideal for a day trip, offering a direct connection through the Midwest. The single recommended stop allows for a convenient break on your way north.
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
85.6 miles from Newport, 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
I 77
86.6 mi
1h 32m
SR 21
65.2 mi
1h 23m
SR 7
13.9 mi
21m
South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
3m
East 14th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Euclid Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
US 250
0.3 mi
<1m
Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Charles Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Charles Street
2
Turn left onto T1403
326 ft·15 sec·Morus Street
3
Turn right onto SR 7
14 mi·21 min·SR 7
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 77
87 mi·1 hr 32 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
8
Continue on SR 21
65 mi·1 hr 23 min·SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 162BToward East 22nd Street, East 14th StreetUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward East 14th StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi·9 sec·East 14th Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·East 14th Street
13
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi·41 sec·Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft·19 sec·East 9th Street
15
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi·1 min·Euclid Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft·27 sec·East Roadway
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
This 171.3-mile drive is perfectly suited for a single day, so you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready. Aiming for a morning departure will allow you to reach Cleveland with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a duration of just under 3.5 hours, you can easily complete this trip without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $27, and take advantage of the longer stretches on I-77 to maintain a steady pace. A practical tip: utilize the SR 21 portion for a brief change of pace and potentially a quicker stop if needed.
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 85.6 miles from Newport, OH, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 38 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.6 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 46m
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 Newport, 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 Newport, OH
This is one driving day of about 171.3 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Newport, 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 I 77 for about 86.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 101.1 and 171.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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101.1 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
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169.8 mi into trip|~3h 24m 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
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169.9 mi into trip|~3h 24m 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
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171.1 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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.
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171.2 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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
$26.59 one way
$53.17 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$29.51
$59.01
premium
$4.91
$33.11
$66.21
diesel
$5.61
$37.82
$75.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.4
0
$17.99
$8.22
Efficient EV
42.8
0
$14.99
$6.85
EV Truck/SUV
68.5
0
$23.98
$10.96
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Newport, OH
Afternoon
in Newport on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon
in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
86 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
10 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 28m 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
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 153.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 171.3-mile journey, with a substantial 97% of the drive on major roads like I-77 and SR 21. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.6 miles on I-77, meaning you'll have long periods of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the route does incorporate sections of SR 7 and SR 21, offering some variation in your scenery. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, with minimal deviations from the main arteries.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 21. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 101.1 miles in near US 250.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 171.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 101.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.9 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 Newport, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon 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 3h 28m. Total distance: 171.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on I 77. 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 101.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.9 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Cleveland, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
