Origin
Orrville, OH
Morning in Orrville on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orrville, 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
1h 7m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orrville, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Orrville to Cleveland, you are in for a straightforward 50.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel, making this a very budget-friendly trip across the Midwest. The path relies primarily on SR 21, Akron Road, and Wadsworth Road to bridge the gap between these two Ohio locations. This drive is a practical, no-nonsense transit that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 21 | 35.8 mi | 43m |
| Akron Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Wadsworth Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 35.8 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orrville, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on SR 57
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Wadsworth Road
3
Turn right onto SR 585
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Akron Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SR 21 North: Cleveland
5
Merge onto SR 21
36 mi
·
43 min
·
SR 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
10
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
12
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Orrville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 49.2 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
6
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Prospect Avenue East
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
$7.87 one way
$15.74 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.73 | $17.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 to 15 mph
24% chance
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
10 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
1h 7m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is heavily focused on highway travel, with approximately 71% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 35.8 miles along SR 21, allowing you to settle into a consistent pace once you clear the initial local sections. While the route transitions from the quieter feel of Orrville toward the busier Cleveland area, the personality of the road remains functional and efficient. You won't encounter significant technical challenges here, as the infrastructure is designed for steady movement rather than winding, scenic exploration. It is a reliable, highway-heavy experience that favors speed and directness over detours.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.8 mi on SR 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 21 and Akron Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles (Prospect Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,230 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
573 ft
Total Descent
980 ft
Highest Point
1,230 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
622 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Orrville, OH
Full guide →Orrville is a city in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio. Orrville is the corporate headquarters for The J.M. Smucker Company and its fruit spread producing facility, which Smucker's claims is the largest in the world.
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.8 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.
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: at 49.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles (Prospect Avenue East): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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